Project Engineer - Functional Machine Safety

Factory Automation Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Background check

Job summary

Factory Automation Systems in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Project Engineer with Functional Machine Safety experience to design and implement safety systems for diverse manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers to assess hazards and develop risk-based solutions.

You will lead safety projects, create detailed documentation and schedules, and work closely with the safety team to ensure compliant, reliable controls. Travel is 10–20% as projects demand on-site presence.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and VFD systems.
• 2+ years implementing functional machine safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to assess equipment hazards.
• Understand operations and maintenance interactions with equipment.
• Perform risk assessments for single machines to entire facilities.
• Create recommendations to mitigate risks with minimal impact on operations.
• Lead safety projects, produce documentation, work packages, schedules, and installations.

Skills

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Risk assessment

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Founded in 1992, Factory Automation Systems is an industrial automation systems integrator. Located in Atlanta, GA, the company provides turnkey automation solutions to manufacturing companies across the U.S. Our core expertise includes programmable controllers, information systems, safety systems, robotic systems, and motion control. We deliver solutions to customers from diverse industries - building products, automotive, metals, food processing, chemicals, and more.

FAS is seeking a Project Engineer with Functional Machine Safety experience. Machine safety is a high priority for manufacturers and FAS provides solutions to meet the increasing need for functional machine safety. We are looking for a capable, creative, and initiative-taking professional who wants to grow expertise in safety implementations as a key member of the FAS safety team.

Education and Experience

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline
• 4+ years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and VFD systems
• 2+ years of implementing functional machine safety systems

Functional Machine Safety Engineer Position

• Collaborating with customers to perform assessments of new or existing equipment hazards
• Gain a clear understanding of operations and maintenance interactions with the equipment
• Using knowledge gained about equipment hazards and equipment interactions to complete risk assessments (risk assessments range from single machines to entire facilities)
• Creating recommendations for solutions that will mitigate risks while minimizing obstacles for operations and maintenance tasks
• Becoming a subject matter expert in safety systems and leading a project team(s) to create the required documentation, work packages, project schedules, and installations

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• TUV certification in Functional Machine Safety
• Experience with Ethernet/IP and other industrial networks
• Maintenance experience with respect to controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and safety systems

Travel is estimated at 10 - 20%.

Factory Automation Systems is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. The company offers competitive compensation based on skills and experience. FAS has a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with company matching. FAS requires a background check for new employees.