Safety Control Systems Engineer

Toyota North America; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a highly experienced Safety Control Systems Engineer to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. You will apply deep expertise in functional safety and regulatory standards to ensure robust SCS designs across automotive environments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, regional coordination, and the ability to manage 3rd party consultants while guiding cross-functional teams through complex safety projects.

Qualifications

• Functional Safety Certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of functional safety engineering experience in automotive or related sectors.
• Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and PivotTables) and PowerPoint.
• Safety PLC programming experience and ability to read/modify logic.
• Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration.
• Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays; travel up to 30%.
• Capability to navigate large industrial facilities and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules.
• Audit Safety Control Systems for ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 compliance.
• Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs.
• Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels.
• Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and KPIs.
• Manage a 3rd party consultant group by milestones and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional communication to ensure issue resolution.
• Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design.
• Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success.

Skills

Functional safety engineering

3+ years experience

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Safety PLC programming

PLC/SPLC protocols

Travel availability 30%

Education

Technical Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Overview

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We’re Looking For

Toyota’s Production Engineering Battery Department is seeking a highly experienced Safety Control Systems Engineer to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial safety engineering, with deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regional-level coordination, and effective prioritization to meet project schedules.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
• Identify and document non-conformities within SCS (safety control system) designs
• Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels
• Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
• Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
• Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution
• Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders
• Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design
• Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coachingPerform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success

What You Bring

• Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety or Engineer or equivalent functional safety engineer certifications
• 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within automotive, manufacturing, industrial automation, machinery, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or similar sectors
• Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s and PivotTables) and PowerPoint
• Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
• Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integrationAvailability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays and ability to work during scheduled shutdowns as required (July and December)
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
• Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with risk assessment tools
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Failure Mode Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA) methodologies
• Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
  • Allen-Bradley GuardLogix
  • Omron - Sysmac (Safety)
  • Keyence - GC Configurator
  • Toyopuc – PCWin Safe
  • Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.