Safety Engineer

Experis; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis seeks a Safety Engineer to join our client’s team in Logan, Utah, supporting rapid development of autonomous machinery. The role emphasizes safety compliance across mechanical, electrical, control, and software domains, with hazard analyses and site assessments to guide robust safety solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, 3+ years of machine safety experience, and travel availability up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, occupational safety, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• At least three years of engineering experience involving machine safety in industrial environments.
• Proven ability to perform hazard assessments and develop safety measures for powered equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with safety device testing, electrical schematics, and safety documentation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% and work on active industrial sites.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical, electrical, control, and software designs for safety compliance and lead safety reviews.
• Conduct hazard and risk analyses such as HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA on machine systems and control architectures.
• Develop safety requirements and work with engineering teams to ensure traceability and verifiability.
• Perform site assessments at customer locations to evaluate operational environments and safety needs.
• Create and implement site safety plans, including operating boundaries, emergency stop systems, and signage.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety, or related technical field

Tools

FMEA

STPA

FTA

Electrical schematics

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous machinery and safety engineering, is seeking a Safety Engineer to join their team. As a Safety Engineer, you will be part of the innovative engineering department supporting rapid development and deployment of autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Safety Engineer

Location: Logan, Utah

Pay Range: $50-$54/hr. on W2

What's the Job?

• Review mechanical, electrical, control, and software designs for safety compliance and lead safety reviews.
• Conduct hazard and risk analyses such as HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA on machine systems and control architectures.
• Develop safety requirements and work with engineering teams to ensure traceability and verifiability.
• Perform site assessments at customer locations to evaluate operational environments and safety needs.
• Create and implement site safety plans, including operating boundaries, emergency stop systems, and signage.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, occupational safety, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• At least three years of engineering experience involving machine safety in industrial environments.
• Proven ability to perform hazard assessments and develop safety measures for powered equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with safety device testing, electrical schematics, and safety documentation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% and work on active industrial sites.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous machinery projects.
• Engagement in a fast‑paced, innovative engineering environment.
• Chance to contribute to safety standards and best practices in industrial automation.
• Collaborate with a diverse, skilled team committed to technological advancement.
• Potential for career growth within a forward‑thinking organization.