functional safety Engineer

Pacer Group; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 30%

Domestic travel 10%

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer for a 12-month onsite contract in Liberty, NC. The role focuses on reviewing Safety PLCs, electrical schematics, and coordinating with a third-party validation vendor to ensure OSHA-adherent safety systems.

Candidates should have 5+ years in functional safety within industrial settings, a related technical degree, and certifications. Expect 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST, with weekend/holiday support as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors.
• Safety and PLC experience.
• FSE Certification (e.g., TÜV or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules.
• Audit Safety Control Systems for ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 compliance.
• Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs.
• Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target performance levels.
• Lead cross-functional communication to ensure issue resolution.
• Mentor the Control Reliability team with technical coaching.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed.
• Prepare written and verbal project status reports.

Skills

Functional safety engineering

Safety PLC programming

ISO 13849-1 knowledge

Industrial automation

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Technical degree or higher

FSE Certification

Tools

Omron Sysmac Safety

Toyopuc PCWin Safe

PLC/SPLC protocols

Job description

Duration: 12 Months with the possibility of extension

Location: Liberty NC 27298

Working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr W2

Application Deadline: September 18, 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 B11
• Identify 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 PowerPoint
• Safety 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 tools
• FMEA/FMEDA methodologies
• Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
• Omron - Sysmac (Safety)
• Toyopuc – PCWin Safe
• Overtime: 30%
• Travel: 10% - Domestic. may have to go to Japan
• Interviews: Has a screening test. 1st via teams.

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.