Machine Safety Engineer

Kaygen, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaygen, Inc. in Liberty, NC is seeking a Machine Safety Engineer to support safety compliance, PLC validation, and safety audits in a manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on reviewing Safety PLC logic, validating circuitry, and driving improvements to meet OSHA, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11 standards. The engineer will develop project plans, mentor teams, and coordinate with third-party validators, delivering timely risk mitigations and hands-on troubleshooting to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Functional Safety Engineering; 7-10+ years preferred.
• Hands-on with Safety PLC systems and programming.
• Experience in safety circuit design, review, verification, and validation.
• Experience conducting safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Safety PLC logic and electrical schematics for compliance.
• Perform safety circuit verification and validation to ensure proper operation.
• Audit Safety Control Systems for ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 compliance.
• Identify and document safety non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Modify Safety PLC programs and safety circuitry as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party validation vendors.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and implementation support.
• Mentor internal teams on machine safety topics.

Skills

Functional Safety Engineering

Safety PLC programming

Safety circuit design

Audits and compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Machine Safety Engineer to support safety compliance, Safety PLC validation, machine safety audits, and safety system improvements within a manufacturing environment. This position will focus on reviewing Safety PLC logic, validating safety circuitry, conducting compliance audits, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11 standards.

Title: Machine Safety Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC

Duration: 12+ Months

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate Safety PLC logic and electrical schematics for compliance with safety standards.
• Perform safety circuit verification and validation to ensure systems operate as designed.
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 requirements.
• Identify and document safety-related non-conformities.
• Design and implement corrective actions to resolve safety issues.
• Modify and improve Safety PLC programs and safety circuitry as needed.
• Conduct spot audits and ensure adherence to safety requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and support remediation efforts.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party validation vendors from a technical perspective.
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and implementation support.
• Mentor and support internal teams on machine safety and functional safety topics.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Functional Safety Engineering (7-10+ years preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Safety PLC systems and programming.
• Proven experience in safety circuit design, review, verification, and validation.
• Experience conducting safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Strong understanding of:
• ISO 13849-1
• ANSI B11
• OSHA requirements
• Experience implementing corrective actions and risk mitigation measures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environments.