Functional Safety Engineer

LER TechForce; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA and FSA

401K with company match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LER TechForce seeks a Functional Safety Engineer to support client projects in Liberty, NC. You will lead safety analyses, audit control systems for ISO 13849-1 and ANSI B11 compliance, and mentor the Control Reliability team while coordinating with cross-functional groups.

The role requires TÜV Functional Safety Certification or equivalent, 5+ years of experience in industrial/automation safety, and hands-on PLC programming expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills.
• Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules.
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 compliance.
• 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 KPIs.
• Manage a 3rd party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to resolve issues.
• Provide written and verbal project status reports to management.
• 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.

Skills

Functional safety

ISO 13849-1 knowledge

ANSI B11 knowledge

PLC/SPLC programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Education

Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Safety PLC platforms

Omron Sysmac Safety

Toyopuc PCWin Safe

Job description

Functional Safety Engineer | Liberty, NC

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to support our client Liberty, NC.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience with risk assessment tools.
• FMEA/FMEDA methodologies.
• Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
• Omron - Sysmac (Safety).
• Toyopuc - PCWin Safe.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects