Sr. Functional Safety Specialist

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Recruiting Contacts:
Kiana Arevalo (949) 991-8285 // KArevalo@calance.com
Sumit Kumar (469) 935-4505 // Sumit.Kumar@calance.com
Michell Casey (800) 732-4680 x715 // MCasey@calance.com

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- - We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors - -
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JOB DETAILS:
Position: Sr. Functional Safety Specialist
JOB REF#: 44126 - 1463772
Duration: 12+ Months (On-going Contract)
Location: ONSITE - Liberty, NC 27298
Pay Rate: OPEN/Market Rate (W2 Only)

- - Must be LOCAL or willing to RELOCATE at your own expense- -
- - This is role is 100% ONSITE, no remote work offered- -

Seeking to hire a highly experienced Sr. Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical Safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regional-level coordination, and effective prioritization to meet project schedules

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Functional Safety CERTIFICATION, such as T V Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
10 years of experience in industrial safety engineering, with deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance.
5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors
Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration
In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators.
Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Education: Associates/Technical Degree

Other Requirements:
30%: Travel - Domestic and International (has a valid US Passport)
20%: Over-time - which covers weekends, holidays, and shutdowns, when required
PPE: Will wear Steel Toed Shoes/Hard Hat and Safety Glasses
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed

Desired Skills/Nice To Have's:
Experience with risk assessment tools
FMEA/FMEDA methodologies
Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:
Allen-Bradley GuardLogix
Omron - Sysmac (Safety)
Keyence - GC Configurator
Toyopuc PCWin Safe
Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:

• EPO/PPO Medical Plans
• HMO/PPO Dental programs

- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)

• 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
• Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
• Flex Spending Plan
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans

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