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Reliance One, Inc. · 4 days ago

Functional Safety Engineer

positionLiberty, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$80/hr - $90/hr
date5+ years exp

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.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Functional Safety CertificationISO 13849-1 knowledgeSafety PLC programmingTechnical Associate’s DegreeFMEA / FMEDA methodologiesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointTechnical problem-solvingRisk assessment tools

Required

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

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)

Benefits

Benefits Begin Day 1
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

Company

Reliance One, Inc.

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Reliance One Inc.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Auburn Hills, MI, US
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.reliance-one.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Paquette
Vice Chairman / Co-Founder
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Jacqueline Clark
Talent Acquisition Partner
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