Safety Controls Engineer II - Industrial Automation

SICK Sensor Intelligence hires a Safety Controls Engineer II to increase safety sales by providing safety application support to customers in the United States. The role implements safety services and solutions, supports customer applications and commissioning, and contributes to revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Perform risk assessments and develop safety concepts at customer’s location and complete documentation/reports as necessary
• Write safety-related application software and validation plans for SICK’s safety solutions
• Review OEM electrical schematics and determine where and how to tie-in the safety circuit
• Provide on-site support during start-up/commissioning of SICK’s safety solutions for complex applications
• Deliver safety education presentations to internal and external customers
• Build and maintain strong and effective business relationships with customers to confirm needs around safety solution opportunities
• Build upon safety competence and support North American sales of safety services
• Stay abreast of relevant North American and International safety standards
• Develop personal safety competence according to SICK ”House of Competence”  education platform and attend Safety Application Specialists training as directed
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Industrial Automation safety field
• 5 years experience in the Controls Engineering space. Including implementation of safety circuits and safety controls and interpreting applicable standards
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• SICK safety certification (acquired post hire)
• High degree of competence in safety standards, safety technology, and the application of safety products and controls in compliance with relevant standards
• Able to interface with internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills and ability to interact with customers on a professional level
• Good organization skills with ability to document plans and schedule time efficiently while working independently from a home office
• Understanding of Industrial Factory Automation Networks (Profibus, ProfiNet, EthernetIP, etc.) as well as PLC and Factory Automation control systems
• Solid understanding of machine guarding strategies and experience selling/applying light curtains, area scanners, interlocks, and safety control systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics
• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of Industry 4.0/Internet of Things (IoT)
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications
• Professional written and spoken fluency in English
• Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Industrial Automation safety field preferred
• TUV Rhineland FSEng or TUV SAAR CFSAE certification preferred