Senior Automotive Functional Safety Specialist

Insight Global; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 99,187 - 114,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Functional Safety Specialist to support safety compliance efforts within the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a background in functional safety engineering and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include developing project plans, auditing safety control systems, identifying non-conformities, and providing mentorship. This full-time position, located in North Carolina, offers a competitive salary range and various benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and relevant safety standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules.
• Audit Safety Control Systems for compliance.
• Identify and document non-conformities.
• Design countermeasures for safety control categories.
• Manage a 3rd Party consultant group.
• Provide project status reports.

Skills

Functional Safety Certification

ISO 13849-1 knowledge

Safety PLC programming

Experience in risk assessment tools

FMEA/FMEDA methodologies

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley GuardLogix

Omron - Sysmac

Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7

Job description

A global technology company is seeking a Functional Safety Specialist to support safety compliance efforts within the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a background in functional safety engineering and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include developing project plans, auditing safety control systems, identifying non-conformities, and providing mentorship. This full-time position, located in North Carolina, offers a competitive salary range and various benefits including medical and vision insurance.