Machine Safety Engineer

Critical Systems Analysis, LLC is hiring a Machine Safety Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in industrial and automation system safety. The role focuses on machine risk assessments, safety engineering project leadership, and helping clients meet international machine safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site machine risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and ISO 13849, including hazard identification, risk estimation, and risk evaluation
• Document risk assessment findings, including hazard logs, assessment reports, and recommended risk reduction measures
• Plan and coordinate risk assessment activities, including scoping, scheduling, and client coordination
• Specify and review safety functions and performance levels (PL) for machinery and control systems in line with ISO 13849
• Lead and manage safety programs for industrial automation and machinery projects, including project definition, budget compliance, schedule adherence, and reporting
• Develop project plans, coordinate teams, and guide clients through the safety lifecycle
• Review and interpret safety regulations, standards, and best practices related to machine safety and automation
• Support clients in achieving conformity with applicable directives and standards, including Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (where applicable) and OSHA requirements
• Apply IEC 61508 functional safety principles where relevant to machinery and industrial control systems
• Provide consulting and training to clients on machine safety design, control reliability, and safety lifecycle implementation
• Mentor and train junior engineers in risk assessment and standard application
• Represent the company at industry events through technical presentations, publications, and networking

Requirements:

• 10–20 years of experience as a Safety Engineer, with a focus on machinery, automation, or industrial control systems
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 12100 and ISO 13849, including their application to control systems, safety PLCs, and risk reduction measures
• Experience performing or supporting machine risk assessments, including hazard identification and risk estimation
• Experience developing safety documentation, including risk assessment reports, hazard logs, verification reports, and validation protocols
• Deep expertise in technical safety analysis, including fault tree analysis (FTA) and reliability block diagrams (RBD)
• Working knowledge of IEC 61508 and its relationship to machine and process safety
• Familiarity with safety-rated components, safety PLCs, and control circuit architectures
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV, Exida, or equivalent certification) with emphasis on ISO 13849 or IEC 61508
• Professional Engineer (PE) license