Functional Safety Engineer

This role is with Tecknomic and the project is with one of the largest automotive companies.. This is a full-time, onsite role in Liberty, NC. Ideally, we''re looking for candidates with 7-10 years of experience (minimum of 5 years).

This role closes on 7/14/2026.

• Job Description:

  • Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
  • Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
  • Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs
  • Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels
  • Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
  • Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
  • Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution
  • Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders
  • Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design
  • Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
  • Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success.
  • Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    • Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
    • Certification credentials included with resume
    • 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline
    • In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
    • Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
    • Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
    • Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration
    • Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as required
    • Ability to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)
    • Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
    • Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

    Added Bonus:

    •  Experience with risk assessment tools
    • FMEA/FMEDA methodologies
    • Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
    • Allen-Bradley GuardLogix
    • Omron - Sysmac (Safety)
    • Keyence - Configurator
    • Toyopuc – PCWin Safe
    • Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)