Senior Functional Safety Engineer - Industrial Automation

TekWissen ®; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience with risk assessment tools

FMEA/FMEDA methodologies

Safety PLC platforms: Omron Sysmac (s‑

Toyopuc PCWin Safe

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer for a 12-month, onsite assignment in Liberty, NC. The role focuses on auditing Safety Control Systems, documenting non-conformities, and implementing countermeasures to achieve required performance levels.

The engineer will manage a 3rd party consultant group, coordinate cross-functional activities, and deliver management reports while mentoring the Control Reliability team. 5+ years of experience and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of functional safety engineering in industrial or automation sectors.
• Proficiency with ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and related standards.
• Experience with Safety PLC programming and integration.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules.
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for ISO/ANSI compliance.
• Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs.
• Design and verify countermeasures to meet target performance levels.
• Develop delivery milestones and KPIs for projects.
• Lead cross-functional communication and resolution efforts.
• Provide status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Audit SCS design modifications for alignment with intended design.
• Mentor and coach Control Reliability team.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed.
• Contribute to cross-functional success.

Skills

Functional Safety

Safety PLC programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Excel

Project coordination

Education

FSE - Functional Safety Expert certification

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Omron Sysmac (Safety)

Toyopuc PCWin Safe

PLC programming

Job description

TekWissen is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer for a 12-month, onsite assignment in Liberty, NC. The role focuses on auditing Safety Control Systems, documenting non-conformities, and implementing countermeasures to achieve required performance levels.

The engineer will manage a 3rd party consultant group, coordinate cross-functional activities, and deliver management reports while mentoring the Control Reliability team. 5+ years of experience and relevant certifications are required.