Machine Safety and Compliance Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Mountain View, California, United States; hybrid work structure

Salary: $100,000–$135,000 per year, plus stock and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing startup developing custom automation robotics systems for picking and packing groceries and other consumables, with a focus on reducing food-supply-chain waste and emissions.

What you will do

• Support safety and compliance activities across the full life cycle of automated equipment.
• Interface with NRTL and other external certification agencies, define applicable standards, and coordinate testing.
• Develop functional safety architectures and review machinery plans and specifications for operator safety.
• Perform risk assessments and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards.
• Implement safety systems and conduct on-site equipment safety testing and validation at new deployment sites.
• Prepare equipment safety manuals for customers in collaboration with operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a hardware-related engineering discipline such as electrical, mechanical, industrial, process, or manufacturing engineering.
• 1–5 years of experience in automation and interaction with safety system design.
• Basic understanding of engineering safety principles and UL, ANSI, and ISO standards.
• Hands-on ability to implement and troubleshoot safety systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience developing and certifying capital equipment to UL, ANSI, or ISO standards with external certification authorities.
• Functional or machine safety certifications such as CEFS or CMSE.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Git.
• Interest in working with robots.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join an early-stage team and influence company and technology direction.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment spanning mechanical, software, computer vision, systems integration, and operations.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k), life, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off with an emphasis on taking time away from work.
• Stock and other employee benefits.