Functional Machine Safety Project Engineer

Factory Automation Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Background check

Job summary

Factory Automation Systems in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Project Engineer with Functional Machine Safety experience to design and implement safety systems for diverse manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers to assess hazards and develop risk-based solutions.

You will lead safety projects, create detailed documentation and schedules, and work closely with the safety team to ensure compliant, reliable controls. Travel is 10–20% as projects demand on-site presence.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and VFD systems.
• 2+ years implementing functional machine safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to assess equipment hazards.
• Understand operations and maintenance interactions with equipment.
• Perform risk assessments for single machines to entire facilities.
• Create recommendations to mitigate risks with minimal impact on operations.
• Lead safety projects, produce documentation, work packages, schedules, and installations.

Skills

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Risk assessment

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Factory Automation Systems in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Project Engineer with Functional Machine Safety experience to design and implement safety systems for diverse manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers to assess hazards and develop risk-based solutions.

You will lead safety projects, create detailed documentation and schedules, and work closely with the safety team to ensure compliant, reliable controls. Travel is 10–20% as projects demand on-site presence.