Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Job Title - Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Job Location - Normal, IL
Job Tenure - 12+ months 

Job Description: 

 
MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Work with engineering, operations and equipment vendors for design and commissioning activities
-Conduct Equipment Safety Buyoffs with a cross-functional team
-Complete Risk Assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 
 
In this role, you will be involved with the design and specifications for new machinery and equipment for Engineering & Manufacturing sites. You will also be an active participant in equipment acceptance testing and commissioning as well as evaluating proposed changes to equipment and machinery for safety requirements.
Work with engineering, operations and equipment vendors for design and commissioning activities
 
Develop equipment safety standards where needed and continuously improve existing standards
 
Complete Risk Assessments in accordance with ISO 12100 and Rivian standards
 
Conduct Equipment Safety Buyoffs with a cross-functional team
 
Identify safety opportunities and suggest corrective actions for continuous improvement
 
Create and deliver training related to equipment and machinery safety
 
Maintain detailed records of equipment compliance
 
Work with department EHS staff to support as needed
 
Participate in learning teams, investigations, inspections, audits, etc. as needed
 
 
Required Experience :
 
Demonstrated familiarity with mechanical, electrical, automation, and control system design
 
Experience with ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO and other applicable standards
 
Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits and evaluating performance level & circuit structure
 
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical circuit design in accordance with NEC, UL 508a, and NFPA 79
 
Preferred Expereince :
 
Certified Functional Safety Professional CFSP/CFSE
 
Certified Machine Safety Expert
 
Experience in Battery/EV Manufacturing
 
Experience with national Standards Development (UL,NFPA,ANSI)
 
Working knowledge of hazardous area classifications, occupancy classification, hazardous material inventories