Machine Safety Engineer & Control Systems
Control Systems & Automation Engineering
Technical Project Execution: Handle the full engineering process from initial scoping and hardware specification to programming and final site acceptance.
System Design & Schematics: Develop detailed electrical concepts and panel layouts; provide technical hand mark-ups for the drafting team and perform CAD updates in AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software as needed to ensure compliance with NFPA 79 and UL 508A.
PLC & HMI Programming: Design and debug scalable control logic and intuitive HMI screens for diverse industrial applications.
Safety Integration: Implement "Control Reliable" safety architectures (Category 3/4, PLd/PLe) utilizing safety devices such as safety PLCs, light curtains, and interlocked access, etc.
Project Coordination: Act as the primary technical lead for the client, overseeing hardware selection and coordinating with team members and others in the organization to ensure successful system delivery.
Field Commissioning: Travel to client sites to perform I/O checkout, safety validation, and final system optimization.
Administrative: To support project coordination and smooth execution, engineers provide regular updates and track time spent on specific work streams.
Machine Safety Engineering
Compliance and Task-based Risk Assessments: Perform safety assessments of industrial machinery, including machine safeguarding and functional safety systems.
Standards Research & Reporting: Complete functional safety assessments and compliance reports utilizing specialized technology, software platforms, and apps.
Technical Reviews and Reporting: Review technical information, including control systems, functional safety diagrams, and fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) diagrams.
On-Site Documentation: Activities include photography, note-taking, testing, and measurements, often involving direct customer interaction and presentation of findings.
Qualifications
- Education: BSEE or BSEET (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology) or a similar engineering degree is preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of industrial automation and systems integration experience.
- Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ANSI B11, ISO 13849, OSHA 1910, NFPA, and RIA standards.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., climb ladders, navigate catwalks, and work safely in and around industrial facilities.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 50% for on-site safety assessments, commissioning, and/or customer meetings.
- Documentation: A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
- Technical Proficiency (Preferred): Strong candidates will have experience with one or more of the following: Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley: Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View. Siemens: TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500) and WinCC. Omron: Sysmac Studio and NJ/NX series controllers. SISTEMA Modeling: Some familiarity with Performance Level (PL) modeling and verification is a plus.
- Safety Certification: Must have or be able to obtain certification as a functional safety engineer (TV, CSME, etc.) within 12 months of hire.
- Automation Systems: Experience integrating diverse industrial automation platforms and automation technologies.