Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

Hydrogen Group; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 73,012 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety compliance organization in Illinois is seeking a candidate for equipment acceptance testing and safety compliance. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams on design and commissioning, conducting safety assessments, and supporting safety standards development. Preferred qualifications include certifications in functional safety and machine safety.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 13849 or NFPA 79 & ANSI B11.
• Knowledge of ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO and other applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and equipment vendors for design and commissioning activities.
• Conduct equipment safety buyoffs with cross-functional teams.
• Complete risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and company standards.

Skills

Strong experience with industrial machinery

Hands-on experience with ISO 13849 or NFPA 79 & ANSI B11

Knowledge of ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO standards

Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour non-billable lunch, avg. 8 hours/day with flexibility). Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work as needed.

Pay

$53-$57/hour

Job Description

The successful candidate will participate in equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, and evaluation of proposed changes to equipment/machinery for safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and equipment vendors for design and commissioning activities.
• Conduct equipment safety buyoffs with cross-functional teams.
• Complete risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13849 requirements (hands-on field experience required).
• Actively support development of equipment safety standards and continuous improvement of existing standards.
• Identify safety opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Create and deliver safety training related to equipment and machinery.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment compliance.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) staff as needed.
• Participate in learning teams, investigations, inspections, audits, and related activities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated familiarity with mechanical, electrical, automation, and control system design.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 13849 or NFPA 79 & ANSI B11.
• Knowledge of ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO and other applicable standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits, including performance level and circuit structure evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical circuit design in accordance with NEC, UL 508a, and NFPA 79.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP/CFSE).
• Certified Machine Safety Expert.
• Experience in battery/EV manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of hazardous area classifications, occupancy classification, and hazardous material inventories.