About the job
About Atomic Machines
Atomic Machines is pioneering a transformative approach to micromanufacturing through its innovative Matter Compiler™ technology. This cutting-edge, full-stack solution enables the design and creation of advanced micromachines by providing access to manufacturing processes and a comprehensive materials library beyond the limitations of traditional semiconductor methods. Our technology aims to democratize MEMS manufacturing for a diverse array of devices, while also paving the way for entirely new product categories. The Atomic Machines team is poised to unveil an exciting new device, made possible by the Matter Compiler™ technology, in the near future.
Our headquarters are located in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.
About The Role:
We are in search of an accomplished Staff Safety Engineer to spearhead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust safety strategy across our machines, laboratories, and operational facilities. This role is integral to ensuring that safety considerations are woven into the fabric of engineering and operational decision-making from the outset, facilitating rapid company growth while safeguarding personnel, equipment uptime, and overall business continuity.
The Staff Safety Engineer will be responsible for machine safety, operational readiness, and safety training, collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Facilities teams. This position also involves liaising with external safety and compliance experts when specialized knowledge is required, such as electrical safety assessments and FCC/NRTL compliance, all while maintaining a practical, execution-oriented approach.
This critical role supports the safe scaling of complex electro-mechanical systems across multiple U. S. locations, ensuring that our commitment to safety evolves in tandem with our technical aspirations, without adding unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
What You'll Do:
- Lead safety programs for machines and operations across laboratories and manufacturing environments
- Integrate safety-by-design principles into equipment development and station commissioning processes
- Oversee station readiness and provide safety sign-off for new or altered equipment
- Conduct and maintain hazard analyses and risk assessments
- Design and enforce safety measures such as guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols
- Establish an electrical safety framework that aligns with OSHA and NFPA standards
- Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Develop and deliver role-specific safety training programs
- Monitor and report on safety metrics and risk trends
