Functional Safety Specialist

Liberty, North Carolina, United States

On Site

Full Time | Contract

Pay Rate: $80–90 per hour

Benefits Begin Day 1

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Position Overview

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical safety compliance and validation group within a production engineering battery environment. This role requires deep expertise in functional safety standards, safety control systems, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance in large-scale industrial settings.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to coordinate at a regional level, and the discipline to prioritize work effectively to meet aggressive project schedules.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 standards
• Identify, document, and track non-conformities within SCS designs
• Design, implement, and verify countermeasures to achieve target control categories and performance levels
• Develop schedules with defined deliverables, milestones, risks, and key performance indicators
• Manage third-party consultant groups against milestones, concerns, and KPIs
• Lead cross-functional communication to ensure timely issue resolution
• Provide clear written and verbal project status updates to management and stakeholders
• Audit SCS design modifications to ensure alignment with intended safety designs
• Support and mentor the Control Reliability team through technical coaching
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
• Contribute positively to team collaboration and cross-functional success

Qualifications – What You Bring (Must Haves)

• Functional Safety Certification (TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent)
• Certification credentials must be included with resume
• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation environments
• Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and applicable safety standards
• Proven 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)
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
• Ability to navigate large industrial facilities (standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling)
• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications (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 GC Configurator
• Toyopuc PCWin Safe
• Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.