Kaygen, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Functional Safety Specialist – Production Engineering (Battery)
Kaygen, Inc. is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Specialist to support safety compliance, validation, and system audits in a high-volume industrial environment. The role involves auditing safety control systems and managing third-party consultants to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Responsibilities
Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849-1 and ANSI B11
Identify non-conformities and develop validated countermeasures
Manage third-party consultants using milestones and KPIs
Develop project schedules, deliverables, and status reports
Support cross-functional teams with troubleshooting and technical guidance
Qualification
Required
Functional Safety Certification (TÜV or equivalent)
5+ years of functional safety experience in industrial/automation environments
Strong knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and safety standards
Safety PLC programming experience and PLC/SPLC system integration
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Risk assessments, FMEA / FMEDA
Experience with Safety PLC platforms (GuardLogix, Omron Sysmac, Siemens, Keyence, Toyopuc)