Senior Machine Safety Engineer — Risk & Compliance

Eaton Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Boyd Thermal Integration team is seeking a Machine Safety Engineering Specialist to ensure functional safety and compliance of machinery and automated systems. You will apply international standards, conduct risk assessments, develop SRS, and implement safety-related controls while collaborating with EHS, engineering, and operations to advance safety culture and operational excellence.

The role requires 6+ years in machinery safety, strong design/validation skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 6+ years of machinery safety, automation, or industrial controls experience.
• Strong proficiency in safety system design, validation, and deployment.
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures and energy control processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV) or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine safety risk assessments and hazard analyses per ISO 12100.
• Design, implement, and validate safety-related control systems per ISO 13849 and IEC 62061.
• Develop Safety Requirements Specifications and performance level determinations.
• Verify and validate safety systems through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop remediation plans and manage projects from assessment to implementation.
• Collaborate with EHS, engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, safety files, and instructions.
• Support enterprise machine safety initiatives and mentoring through EMSE program.

Skills

Machinery safety

Risk assessment

Safety system design

Automation controls

LOTO procedures

Documentation

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

Safety PLCs

Sensors & actuators

Job description

Eaton's Boyd Thermal Integration team is seeking a Machine Safety Engineering Specialist to ensure functional safety and compliance of machinery and automated systems. You will apply international standards, conduct risk assessments, develop SRS, and implement safety-related controls while collaborating with EHS, engineering, and operations to advance safety culture and operational excellence.

The role requires 6+ years in machinery safety, strong design/validation skills, and willingness to