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Functional Safety Project Engineer

Calance US
Liberty, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE DETAILS about this position, please feel free to contact ANY of US and REFERENCE the JOB#:

Recruiting Contacts:
Kiana Arevalo (949) 991-8285 // KArevalo@calance.com
Sumit Kumar (469) 935-4505 // Sumit.Kumar@calance.com
Deepika Mishra (469) 916-1275 // DMishra@calance.com

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- - We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors - -
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JOB DETAILS:
Position: Functional Safety Project Engineer
JOB REF#: 44671 - 1497070
Duration: 12 Months (On-going Contract)
Location: ONSITE - Liberty, NC 27298
Pay Rate: $88.00 per hour (W2 Only)

- - Must be LOCAL or willing to RELOCATE at your own expense- -
- - This is role is 100% ONSITE, no remote work offered- -



Seeking to hire a highly experienced Sr. Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical Safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regional-level coordination, and effective prioritization to meet project schedules

Candidate to review our Safety PLC and electrical schematics to ensure they are compliant with OSHA standards. This candidate will work with a vendor that does this as a specialty. Keeps a third party validation company in check from a technical level. Set countermeasures to resolve these issues. Spot Auditing, Predominantly and redoing Safety PLC logic and safety circuitry.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs
Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels
Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution
Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders
Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design
Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success

MUST HAVE'S:
- - 5 years of experience but ideally 7-10
- - Safety and PLC experience
- - Functional Safety Expert certification, engineer, or similar
- - Education: FSE - Functional Safety Expert certification

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Functional Safety Certification, such as T V Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
Certification credentials included with resume
5 years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate s Degree or higher in a related discipline
In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
Demonstrated 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)
Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Other Requirements:
10%: Travel - Domestic
30%: Over-time - which covers weekends, holidays, and shutdowns, when required
PPE: Will wear Steel Toed Shoes/Hard Hat and Safety Glasses
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed

Desired Skills/Nice To Have's:
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)

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
  • EPO/PPO Medical Plans
  • HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
  • 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
  • Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans

Salary : $88

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