Machinery Safety Lead Engineer – ISO/IEC Expert

Eaton Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group’s Boyd Thermal Integration team is seeking a Machine Safety Engineering Specialist in Lincoln, NE. You will lead functional safety efforts, assess risks, and ensure compliance of machinery and automated systems using international standards.

Responsibilities include risk analyses, design and validation of safety controls, documentation, and collaboration with EHS, engineering, and operations to drive continuous risk reduction while supporting travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or other technical area from an accredited educational institution.
• 6+ years of experience in machinery safety, automation, or industrial controls engineering.
• Strong proficiency in safety system design, validation, and deployment.
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures and energy control processes.
• Must be physically located in the United States and willing to travel up to 50%.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine safety risk assessments and hazard analyses for manufacturing equipment and automated systems per ISO 12100.
• Design, specify, implement, and validate safety-related control systems and functions per ISO 13849, IEC 62061.
• Develop Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS) and implement safeguards including E-stops and interlocks.
• Perform verification and validation of safety systems through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop and execute machine safety remediation plans from assessment to implementation.
• Collaborate with EHS, engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure compliance and drive risk reduction.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and residual risk mitigation plans.
• Support the EMSE program by mentoring candidates and promoting best practices.

Skills

Machinery safety

Risk assessment

Safety system design

LOTO procedures

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Safety standards knowledge

Job description

Eaton Group’s Boyd Thermal Integration team is seeking a Machine Safety Engineering Specialist in Lincoln, NE. You will lead functional safety efforts, assess risks, and ensure compliance of machinery and automated systems using international standards.

Responsibilities include risk analyses, design and validation of safety controls, documentation, and collaboration with EHS, engineering, and operations to drive continuous risk reduction while supporting travel up to 50%.