Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC 27298

Work arrangement: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension/conversion)

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Automotive/Manufacturing

Shift: Monday–Friday, Standard Shift

Pay rate: $70 - $80/hr. on W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Oct 25, 2026

Responsibilities:

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

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• Functional Safety Certification, such as Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
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• Certification credentials included with resume
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• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline
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• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
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• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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• Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
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• Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration
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• Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as required
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• Ability to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)
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• Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
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• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
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EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

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