Remote-Ready Machine Safety Engineer - Lead Risk & Programs

Critical Systems Analysis, LLC; Township X (SD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

HSA program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or

Job summary

CSA is hiring Machine Safety Engineers to work on industrial and automation system safety, applying ISO 12100 and ISO 13849 to machinery environments. Staff will serve as hands-on technical leads for risk assessments, while Senior roles will lead safety programs and client engagements across projects.

Two complementary profiles exist: On-site Risk Assessor and Risk Assessment Documentation and Planning Coordinator. Extensive travel is required, with remote work possible after initial engagements.

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of Safety Engineer experience in machinery or automation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 12100 and ISO 13849.
• Experience documenting risk assessments and safety plans.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site machine risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and ISO 13849, including hazard identification, risk estimation, and risk evaluation.
• Document risk assessment findings, including hazard logs, assessment reports, and recommended risk reduction measures.
• Plan and coordinate risk assessment activities, including scoping, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Specify and review safety functions and performance levels (PL) for machinery and control systems in line with ISO 13849.
• Lead and manage safety programs for industrial automation and machinery projects, including project definition, budget compliance, schedule adherence, and reporting.
• Develop project plans, coordinate teams, and guide clients through the safety lifecycle.
• Review and interpret safety regulations, standards, and best practices related to machine safety and automation.
• Support clients in achieving conformity with applicable directives and standards, including Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (where applicable) and OSHA requirements.
• Apply IEC 61508 functional safety principles where relevant to machinery and industrial control systems.
• Provide consulting and training to clients on machine safety design, control reliability, and safety lifecycle implementation.
• Mentor and train junior engineers in risk assessment and standard application.
• Represent the company at industry events through technical presentations, publications, and networking.

Skills

Risk assessment leadership

Safety engineering

Communication

On-site inspection

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ISO 12100

ISO 13849

IEC 61508

FTA

RBD

Safety PLCs

Job description

CSA is hiring Machine Safety Engineers to work on industrial and automation system safety, applying ISO 12100 and ISO 13849 to machinery environments. Staff will serve as hands-on technical leads for risk assessments, while Senior roles will lead safety programs and client engagements across projects.

Two complementary profiles exist: On-site Risk Assessor and Risk Assessment Documentation and Planning Coordinator. Extensive travel is required, with remote work possible after initial engagements.