Safety Controls Engineer/Designer

Kaygen, Inc. a diverse award-winning global business services and technology solutions partner with Global Fortune 500 companies.

Title: Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC

Duration: 12+ Months

Role Overview:

This role focuses on reviewing, validating, and improving Safety PLC systems and safety circuitry to ensure compliance with OSHA standards , ISO 13849 , and ANSI B11 .

The candidate will work closely with third-party validation vendors , perform audits , and implement countermeasures to ensure system safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate Safety PLC logic and electrical schematics for compliance with safety standards
• Perform safety circuit verification and validation to ensure systems operate as designed
• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
• Identify and document non-conformities in safety designs
• Design and implement countermeasures to resolve safety issues
• Redesign and modify Safety PLC logic and safety circuitry as needed
• Conduct spot audits and ensure adherence to safety requirements
• Perform root cause analysis and support remediation efforts
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate with and oversee third-party validation vendors from a technical standpoint
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and implementation support
• Mentor and support internal teams on safety-related topics

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):

• Experience in functional safety engineering .
• Strong hands-on experience with Safety PLC systems and programming
• Proven experience in safety circuit design, review, and validation
• Experience conducting safety audits and compliance assessments
• Functional Safety Certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer / FSE)
• Strong understanding of:
• ISO 13849-1
• ANSI B11
• OSHA standards
• Experience implementing countermeasures and corrective actions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in fast-paced, manufacturing or industrial environments

Education Requirements:

• Technical associate’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field
• Functional Safety certification (FSE / TÜV) is required

Preferred Background:

• Automotive manufacturing or industrial automation experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Experience with risk assessment tools
• Knowledge of FMEA / FMEDA methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Safety PLC platforms such as:
• Allen-Bradley Guard Logix
• Omron Sysmac Safety
• Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)
• Keyence GC Configurator
• Toyopuc PCWin Safe

KAYGEN is an award-winning global business, providing top talent for technology-based solutions and staffing services for over 23 years. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. For more information please visit us at