PROFIsafe Engineering Contractor

USA Firmware; Minnesota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled PROFiSafe Contractor to support various industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in PROFIsafe and related protocols, ensuring compliance and providing technical support during project phases. Occasional travel may be required. Interested individuals should possess strong troubleshooting skills and have experience interacting with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years with PROFIsafe in automation projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508, ISO 13849 standards.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot PROFIsafe systems.
• Integrate systems with safety PLCs and devices.
• Provide technical support and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Diagnostic skills

Tools

TIA Portal

STEP 7

TwinCAT

Job description

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Location:

Remote (United States Time Zones Required)

Must be available for occasional domestic travel to client sites upon request.

Position Type:

Contract (1099)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced PROFIsafe Contractor to support industrial automation and functional safety projects for U.S.-based clients. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience integrating PROFIsafe into safety-critical systems using industrial protocols such as PROFINET and PROFIBUS, and be capable of working independently while collaborating with remote engineering teams and occasionally visiting client facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot PROFIsafe-based safety systems in industrial automation environments.
• Integrate PROFIsafe with safety PLCs, I/O modules, drives, and safety devices in line with project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure safety compliance (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
• Perform diagnostics, validation, and safety testing of PROFIsafe implementations.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to client teams during development, commissioning, or maintenance phases.
• Deliver documentation, status updates, and technical recommendations as required by project scope.
  
  
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience working specifically with PROFIsafe in industrial automation projects.
• Proficiency with PROFIBUS and/or PROFINET protocols.
• Experience with safety PLCs from Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, SIL/PL).
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Must reside in a U.S. time zone and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically to client sites as needed (typically short-term visits).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified PROFIsafe or PROFINET Engineer (PI International or equivalent).
• Prior experience working with robotic cells, automated machinery, or process control environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as TIA Portal, STEP 7, TwinCAT, or other PLC programming environments.
  
  
  

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and contract duration.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short summary of your recent PROFIsafe project experience, including the tools and platforms you've worked with.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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