Senior Machine Safety Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Anduril Industries; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Equipment Safety Engineer for its McHenry, MS Solid Rocket Motor production facility. You will lead machine safety programs for automated production equipment, perform hazard analyses, and ensure safety buyoffs.

You will design and validate safety systems (E-stops, light curtains, interlocks), ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with design and operations to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment.
• Must have completed one of the following certifications: Functional Safety [TUV Rheinland] for Machinery Engineer, Functional Safety Engineer [TUV SUD], or Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) [TUV NORD].
• Deep knowledge in selection, integration, and validation of safety hardware.
• Familiar with CAD packages including NX, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine safety efforts for manufacturing & process equipment at Anduril’s Solid Rocket Motor production facility in McHenry, MS.
• Be the safety expert during design, commissioning, and validation of automated / semi-automated production equipment.
• Determine the relevant safety standards, conduct hazard analysis / risk assessments, and perform safety buyoff for equipment including conveyance, robotics, process equipment, and lifting systems.
• Architect safety systems including E-Stops, scanners, light curtains, door interlocks, and other relevant hardware.
• Investigate and provide corrective actions for equipment safety failures or workplace injuries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for production equipment.

Skills

Machine safety

Robotics/Controls

CAD

Electrical engineering

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Equipment Safety Engineer for its McHenry, MS Solid Rocket Motor production facility. You will lead machine safety programs for automated production equipment, perform hazard analyses, and ensure safety buyoffs.

You will design and validate safety systems (E-stops, light curtains, interlocks), ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with design and operations to minimize risk.