Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Pilz Automation Safety L.P. is technology leader in safe automation technology. In this area, Pilz is consistently developing a role as a total solutions supplier with solutions for safety and automation technology.   The objective of Pilz is to automate machines and plants in such a way that the safety of man, machine and environment is always guaranteed.  In addition to the head office in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, Germany, Pilz is represented by 42 subsidiaries and branches on all continents.

Pilz is currently seeking a Safety Engineer.

Safety Engineers visit customer sites to conduct risk assessments, provide safety reports, lead safety design reviews, perform safety validations, assist with safety concepts, and coordinate other safety activities.

Safety Engineers are mentored by and work closely with Safety Consultants to increase their safety understanding and receive guidance on the best way of achieving machine safety compliance.  A Safety Engineer increases their knowledge of general safety principals and standards, as well as developing a strong understanding of safety controls engineering.

All Safety Engineers report to the Consulting Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide machinery safety expertise and knowledge in both written and verbal communications
• Prepare and review reports from Consulting Team to ensure compliance with Pilz systems
• Be able to identify hazards on a machine (e.g. exposed gear/chain)
• Conduct varying types of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Perform validation (physical testing) on a machine at customer’s facility
• Review electrical circuits and calculate the safety rating of the circuit
• Assist in machine safety compliance for projects of all sizes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards
• Provide weekly updates on current projects
• Assist in the development of tools (e.g. software) to facilitate Pilz service offerings
• Design safety solutions via concepts using various software tools
• Provide presentations to customers based on assessment results
• Other duties as assigned

Travel will be required up to 80%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's’ degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering Technology or similar program and one (1) to three (3) years of hands-on experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read electrical/controls schematics; specifically, power and control wiring
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Solve and verify math formulas as established in IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1
• Fluency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently as needed
• Willingness to learn Pilz products and procedures
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and team oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in electrical controls with a focus in safety
• Ability to read/analyze/interpret/write business reports and professional journals
• Advanced Microsoft Office user including PowerPoint
• Familiar with safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11
• Familiar with mechanical drawing software (e.g. eDrawing)
• Familiar with Sistema calculation software
• Able to read and understand Fluid (pneumatic and/or hydraulic) power circuits as outlined in ISO 4413 and ISO 4414
• Understanding of Mechanical guarding designs and techniques as outlined in ISO 13857 and ISO14120
• Understanding of Automation systems in machinery safety

Physical Requirements:

• Seated for extended periods with extensive screen (computer) time
• May be required to move/lift Pilz test equipment which may weigh up to 30 pounds
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made where possible
• Must be able to meet safety requirements of customers when on-site including climbing stairs and/or ladders and possibly working in confined spaces

What We Offer

If you have what it takes to be a Pilzler, we offer an exciting work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes company paid:

• Family health insurance with zero employee contribution, starting on hire date
• Family dental insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) within one year
• Short-/Long-term disability with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Life insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Departmental cross-training
• Parental leave
• Health Savings Account, no employee participation required, starting on hire date
• 401(k) contribution, no employee participation required, starting after 90 days
• Opportunities for bonuses
• and much, much more
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About Pilz  

Pilz Automation Safety, L.P. is a leading, innovative automation technology company providing worldwide, customer-oriented solutions in the areas of safety for humans, machines and the environment.  We develop environmentally-friendly products using ecological materials and energy-saving technologies. We are a trusted provider of safety services to leading national and international industrial companies. By providing viable solutions to the most complex safety issues, we help companies apply best manufacturing practices to optimize the availability and productivity of their plants worldwide.

Pilz has a tradition as a family-run company stretching back over 75 years. More than 2,500 staff, each one of them an ambassador for safety, make sure that our customers and their staff can work safely and free from injury. As a member of the Pilz ‘family’, you will work closely with customers, instilling confidence through individual consultations for flexible safety solutions and reliable service.