Equipment Engineer Jobs in Texas
Equipment Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in semiconductor fabrication, oil and gas processing, aerospace manufacturing, and advanced industrial automation, with openings at every level from entry-level technician-track positions through senior and principal engineer roles. Houston, Austin, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex account for the bulk of hiring, where employers like Texas Instruments, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and Chevron Phillips Chemical maintain deep and recurring equipment engineering teams. Process equipment, semiconductor capital equipment, and reliability engineering are the most consistently sought specialties across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Equipment Safety Engineer will be a part of the EHS Engineering team, supporting the Tesla Energy Manufacturing Business (multiple manufacturing facilities). This role will help implement and continuously improve Equipment Safety and other EHS initiatives/programs within the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Management System. While influencing future and current manufacturing systems, the Equipment Safety Engineer is expected to apply advanced risk assessment tools and risk reduction measures to manufacturing equipment. Additionally, this individual will be expected to communicate recommendations brightly and briefly to employees at all levels in the company. On occasion, there will be a need to develop and deliver training content for EHS team members and other Tesla personnel.
This role involves working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Controls, and Design teams to develop technically complex safety solutions that ensure compliance and standardization in the business unit. Your work will bridge the gap from concept to production, focusing on integrating safety from the initial stages of design, manufacturing and build through to the final product. You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners to promote safer work environments, more efficient processes, and maximize human performance and well-being within Tesla's mission to build the machine that builds the machine.
What You'll Do
- Lead Machine Safety design and manufacturing along with safeguarding development and production processes while advancing Tesla's mission
- Perform technical analyses on designs for automation, robots, and manufacturing equipment to evaluate against internal and international standards, providing design recommendations that enhance safety
- Utilize ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, IBC, OSHA standards to ensure compliance in vehicle, robotic, and manufacturing designs, particularly focusing on SI integration and automation safety
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure manufacturers have incorporated applicable ANSI and OSHA standards into the equipment, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to confirm equipment safety for operation
- Partner with internal subject matter experts from Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to review and improve safety in designs, facilitating safety-focused innovations
- Conduct safety training for New Programs to strengthen the Design, Engineering, Manufacturing team’s competency with automation safety design principles, standards and practices
- Contribute to Tesla's Standards for hardware and software for future equipment development
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in safety engineering, with experience in SI, robotics, or large-scale manufacturing projects preferred, emphasizing mechanical/electrical/control design
- Proficiency with software for safety validation, design processes, integration, ensuring effective implementation (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, PILZ, SICK, Keyence, and Sistema)
- Advanced understanding of safety systems relevant to SI, robotics, and manufacturing automation, including knowledge of PLC programming/troubleshooting, light curtain, area scanners, Safe Radar, Safe camera systems, safe drive systems, and safety PLC’s
- Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments where rapid iteration and safety assurance are key, managing competing demands with a focus on safety
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with excellent communication skills to convey safety principles across different teams and disciplines
- Willingness to travel for prototype testing, Factory acceptance testing, and manufacturing commissioning, ensuring safety standards are met across all stages
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The Equipment Safety Engineer will be a part of the EHS Engineering team, supporting the Tesla Energy Manufacturing Business (multiple manufacturing facilities). This role will help implement and continuously improve Equipment Safety and other EHS initiatives/programs within the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Management System. While influencing future and current manufacturing systems, the Equipment Safety Engineer is expected to apply advanced risk assessment tools and risk reduction measures to manufacturing equipment. Additionally, this individual will be expected to communicate recommendations brightly and briefly to employees at all levels in the company. On occasion, there will be a need to develop and deliver training content for EHS team members and other Tesla personnel.
This role involves working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Controls, and Design teams to develop technically complex safety solutions that ensure compliance and standardization in the business unit. Your work will bridge the gap from concept to production, focusing on integrating safety from the initial stages of design, manufacturing and build through to the final product. You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners to promote safer work environments, more efficient processes, and maximize human performance and well-being within Tesla's mission to build the machine that builds the machine.
What You'll Do
- Lead Machine Safety design and manufacturing along with safeguarding development and production processes while advancing Tesla's mission
- Perform technical analyses on designs for automation, robots, and manufacturing equipment to evaluate against internal and international standards, providing design recommendations that enhance safety
- Utilize ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, IBC, OSHA standards to ensure compliance in vehicle, robotic, and manufacturing designs, particularly focusing on SI integration and automation safety
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure manufacturers have incorporated applicable ANSI and OSHA standards into the equipment, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to confirm equipment safety for operation
- Partner with internal subject matter experts from Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to review and improve safety in designs, facilitating safety-focused innovations
- Conduct safety training for New Programs to strengthen the Design, Engineering, Manufacturing team’s competency with automation safety design principles, standards and practices
- Contribute to Tesla's Standards for hardware and software for future equipment development
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in safety engineering, with experience in SI, robotics, or large-scale manufacturing projects preferred, emphasizing mechanical/electrical/control design
- Proficiency with software for safety validation, design processes, integration, ensuring effective implementation (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, PILZ, SICK, Keyence, and Sistema)
- Advanced understanding of safety systems relevant to SI, robotics, and manufacturing automation, including knowledge of PLC programming/troubleshooting, light curtain, area scanners, Safe Radar, Safe camera systems, safe drive systems, and safety PLC’s
- Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments where rapid iteration and safety assurance are key, managing competing demands with a focus on safety
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with excellent communication skills to convey safety principles across different teams and disciplines
- Willingness to travel for prototype testing, Factory acceptance testing, and manufacturing commissioning, ensuring safety standards are met across all stages
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Equipment Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla34
- Samsung Electronics26
- SpaceX15
- Texas Instruments13
- t1 energy6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Renewable Energy
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience maintaining, qualifying, or improving manufacturing or process equipment
- Familiarity with semiconductor, refining, or aerospace equipment platforms common in Texas facilities
- Proficiency with equipment qualification protocols such as IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation
- Experience using CAD software, CMMS platforms, or engineering data systems for equipment management
- Strong root cause analysis skills and demonstrated ability to reduce equipment downtime
Equipment Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment engineer in Texas?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering from a Texas Engineering Experiment Station-affiliated or ABET-accredited program, followed by entry into a manufacturing or processing facility. Texas does not require a state license to work as an equipment engineer in industry, though engineers who stamp public documents must register with the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Gaining hands-on experience with the specific equipment platforms used in Texas's semiconductor, petrochemical, or aerospace industries accelerates early career growth.
Which companies hire equipment engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring equipment engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Samsung Electronics, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of semiconductor fabs, petrochemical complexes, and aerospace primes means large, established manufacturers tend to hire equipment engineers on a recurring basis rather than opportunistically.
Which Texas cities have the most equipment engineer jobs?
Austin, Taylor, and Houston have the most equipment engineer openings in Texas. Houston's dominance is driven by its petrochemical and refining industry, while Austin's semiconductor fabs, including major facilities in the Round Rock and Taylor corridors, fuel demand there, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area draws hiring from aerospace, defense electronics, and advanced manufacturing employers concentrated across the metroplex.
Are there remote equipment engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment engineering is largely hands-on work tied to physical machinery on a production floor or processing site, so fully remote roles are the exception. About 13% of equipment engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve documentation-heavy functions like equipment qualification writing, reliability data analysis, or capital project engineering support rather than day-to-day floor maintenance.
How can I get hired as a equipment engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or rotational engineering programs at large Texas manufacturers, such as the early-career programs run by semiconductor fabs in the Austin area or chemical plant operators along the Gulf Coast. Internships and co-ops completed during a Texas engineering program often convert to full-time offers. Entry roles labeled equipment technician, process engineer associate, or reliability engineer I regularly hire candidates without prior industry experience, and an Engineer-in-Training designation from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gives early-career candidates a concrete credential to list.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to equipment engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location across Texas, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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