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Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

pacer groupLiberty, NC

4 days ago

$60-$75/hr

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsOccupational Health and Safety SpecialistsValidation Engineers
Engineering ServicesRelay and Industrial Control ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Job title: Functional Safety Engineer
Location: Liberty, North Carolina
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Duration: 12 months Contract
Domain: Automotive PayRate:$60-$75/hr on W2Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications is 10/3/2026
Summary: 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical associate's degree or higher in a related discipline.
Notes:
  • This role will involve the candidate to review our Safety PLC and electrical schematics to ensure they are compliant with OHSA standards. This candidate will work with a vendor that does this as a specialty. Keeps a third-party validation company in check from a technical level.
  • Set countermeasures to resolve these issues. Spot auditing
  • Predominantly and redoing Safety PLC logic and safety circuitry.
Must Haves: 5+ years of experience but ideally 7-10+Safety and PLC experience Functional Safety Expert certification, engineer, or similar
Education: FSE - Functional Safety Expert certification
Job Description:
  • Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
  • Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs
  • Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels
  • Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
  • Manage a 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
  • Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution
  • Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders
  • Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design
  • Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success.
Qualifications:
  • Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
  • Certification credentials included with resume 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical associate's degree or higher in a related discipline
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
  • Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointSafety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
  • Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration
  • Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as required
  • Ability to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)
  • Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
  • Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
  • Added Bonus:
  • Experience with risk assessment toolsFMEA/FMEDA methodologies
  • Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
  • Allen-Bradley GuardLogixOmron - Sysmac (Safety)
  • Keyence - GC Configurator
  • Toyopuc – PCWin Safe
  • Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)
BENEFITS: Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

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