Safety Control Systems Engineer (Industrial Safety)

Location: Liberty, North Carolina, United States; onsite industrial facility work with up to 30% domestic and international travel, including weekend, off-shift, holiday, and scheduled shutdown support.

Company

hirify.global is an automotive manufacturer developing innovative, high-quality mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Develop area project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, concerns, and key performance indicators.
• Audit Safety Control Systems for compliance with ISO 13849, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards.
• Identify and document non-conformities, then design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control categories and performance levels.
• Audit design modifications and perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed.
• Manage third-party consultants by milestones and performance indicators.
• Lead cross-functional communication, provide project status reports, and mentor the Control Reliability team.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United States without current or future hirify.global immigration support or visa sponsorship.
• Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of functional safety engineering experience in automotive, manufacturing, industrial automation, machinery, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a similar sector.
• Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, safety PLC programming, PLC/SPLC communication protocols, and system integration.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables, and PowerPoint; ability to navigate industrial facilities and lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience with risk assessment tools, FMEA, and FMEDA methodologies.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley GuardLogix, Omron Sysmac Safety, Keyence GC Configurator, Toyopuc PCWin Safe, or Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 Safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match and potential annual retirement contribution.
• Vehicle purchase discount and lease vehicle program, where applicable.
• Relocation assistance, tax-advantaged accounts, and family support referral services, where applicable.