Safety Controls Engineer/Designer

Kaygen, Inc. a diverse award-winning global business services and technology solutions partner with Global Fortune 500 companies.

Title: Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC

Duration: 12+ Months

Role Overview:

This role focuses on reviewing, validating, and improving Safety PLC systems and safety circuitry to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11.

The candidate will work closely with third-party validation vendors, perform audits, and implement countermeasures to ensure system safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Review and validate Safety PLC logic and electrical schematics for compliance with safety standards
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• Perform safety circuit verification and validation to ensure systems operate as designed
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• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
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• Identify and document non-conformities in safety designs
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• Design and implement countermeasures to resolve safety issues
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• Redesign and modify Safety PLC logic and safety circuitry as needed
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• Conduct spot audits and ensure adherence to safety requirements
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• Perform root cause analysis and support remediation efforts
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• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables
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• Coordinate with and oversee third-party validation vendors from a technical standpoint
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• Communicate progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership
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• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and implementation support
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• Mentor and support internal teams on safety-related topics
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Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):

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• Experience in functional safety engineering.
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• Strong hands-on experience with Safety PLC systems and programming
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• Proven experience in safety circuit design, review, and validation
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• Experience conducting safety audits and compliance assessments
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• Functional Safety Certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer / FSE)
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• Strong understanding of:
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• ISO 13849-1
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• ANSI B11
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• OSHA standards
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• Experience implementing countermeasures and corrective actions
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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• Ability to work in fast-paced, manufacturing or industrial environments
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Education Requirements:

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• Technical associate’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field
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• Functional Safety certification (FSE / TÜV) is required
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Preferred Background:

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• Automotive manufacturing or industrial automation experience
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Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

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• Experience with risk assessment tools
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• Knowledge of FMEA / FMEDA methodologies
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• Hands-on experience with Safety PLC platforms such as:
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• Allen-Bradley Guard Logix
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• Omron Sysmac Safety
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• Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)
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• Keyence GC Configurator
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• Toyopuc PCWin Safe
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KAYGEN is an award-winning global business, providing top talent for technology-based solutions and staffing services for over 23 years. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. For more information please visit us at www.kaygen.com