Functional Safety Engineer

Position: Functional Safety EngineerLocation: Liberty,NC 27298Duration: 12 MonthsJob Type: Temporary AssignmentWork Type: OnsitePay Rate: $77.00-$77.00/HROverview:TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.Job Description:Develop detailed area project plans and schedulesAudit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designsDesign and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levelsDevelop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicatorsManage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicatorsLead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolutionProvide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholdersAudit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended designSupport the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coachingPerform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as neededDemonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success.Requirements & Qualifications:Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalentCertification credentials included with resume5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related disciplineIn-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standardsDemonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointSafety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logicExperience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integrationAvailability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as requiredAbility to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as neededAbility to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 poundsAdded Bonus:Experience with risk assessment toolsFMEA/FMEDA methodologiesProficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:Allen-Bradley GuardLogixOmron - Sysmac (Safety)Keyence - GC ConfiguratorToyopuc – PCWin SafeSiemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)Must Haves:5+ years of experience but ideally 7-10+Safety and PLC experienceEngineer, or similarEducation: FSE - Functional Safety Expert certificationTekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.