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Prospance Inc

Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Prospance Inc, Normal, Illinois, United States, 61761

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Base pay range $50.00/hr - $58.00/hr

Senior Functional Safety Engineer | Contract | Normal, IL (Onsite) About the Role

We are seeking a

Senior Functional Safety Engineer

to ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence across all manufacturing and equipment systems. This role is hands‑on and deeply technical — ideal for engineers experienced in machinery and control system safety, standards compliance, and risk assessment in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments.

You will participate in

equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement

of safety systems, while working cross‑functionally with design, operations, and EHS teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

risk assessments

in accordance with

ISO 12100

and other relevant standards.

Evaluate equipment and machinery designs for

mechanical, electrical, automation, and control system safety .

Conduct

Equipment Safety Buyoffs

with cross‑functional teams.

Develop, implement, and improve

equipment safety standards

and procedures.

Review and interpret

electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits , evaluating performance levels and circuit structure.

Verify and document compliance with

ANSI, UL, NFPA, and ISO

standards.

Participate in

equipment acceptance testing

and commissioning activities.

Identify safety risks and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

Create and deliver

training sessions

on equipment and machinery safety.

Maintain detailed documentation of compliance records and audit results.

Collaborate with

EHS

staff to support investigations, inspections, and safety audits.

Required Qualifications

Strong knowledge of

mechanical, electrical, automation, and control system design .

Experience with applicable safety standards:

ANSI, UL, NFPA, ISO , etc.

Ability to interpret

safety circuit schematics

and evaluate performance levels.

Expertise in

electrical circuit design

per

NEC, UL 508A, and NFPA 79 .

Hands‑on experience with either

ISO 13849

or

NFPA 79 & ANSI B11 .

Excellent documentation and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP/CFSE)

or

Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) .

Experience in

battery or EV manufacturing environments .

Familiarity with

hazardous area classifications , occupancy classification, and hazardous material inventory management.

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to

shape the safety culture

of a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven manufacturing environment. You’ll work directly on high‑impact systems ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational safety at every level.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

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