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Hydrogen Group

Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

Hydrogen Group, Normal, Illinois, United States, 61761

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Job Title

Safety Engineer – Equipment Acceptance & Testing

Job Description The successful candidate will participate in equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, and evaluation of proposed changes to equipment/machinery for safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and equipment vendors for design and commissioning activities.

Conduct equipment safety buyoffs with cross‑functional teams.

Complete risk assessments in accordance with

ISO 12100

and company standards.

Ensure compliance with

ISO 13849

requirements (hands‑on field experience required).

Actively support development of equipment safety standards and continuous improvement of existing standards.

Identify safety opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

Create and deliver safety training related to equipment and machinery.

Maintain detailed records of equipment compliance.

Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) staff as needed.

Participate in learning teams, investigations, inspections, audits, and related activities.

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with

industrial machinery .

Demonstrated familiarity with mechanical, electrical, automation, and control system design.

Hands‑on experience with

ISO 13849 or NFPA 79 & ANSI B11 .

Knowledge of

ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO

and other applicable standards.

Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits, including performance level and circuit structure evaluation.

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical circuit design in accordance with

NEC, UL 508a, and NFPA 79 .

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP/CFSE).

Certified Machine Safety Expert.

Experience in

battery/EV manufacturing .

Working knowledge of hazardous area classifications, occupancy classification, and hazardous material inventories.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Industries Machinery Manufacturing and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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