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Russell Tobin

Functional Specialist

Russell Tobin, Georgetown, Kentucky, United States, 40324

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Base pay range $95.00/hr - $101.43/hr

Job Title: Functional Safety Specialist

Pay Rate: $95 - $101.43/ hour on W2 only

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical safety compliance and validation function within an industrial production engineering environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in industrial safety engineering, with strong expertise in functional safety standards, safety control systems, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, effective cross‑functional coordination, and the ability to manage schedules, milestones, and priorities to meet project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans and schedules for assigned areas

Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance with ISO 13849 and ANSI B11

Identify, document, and resolve non‑conformities within SCS designs

Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control categories and performance levels

Define deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators

Manage third‑party consultants against milestones and KPIs

Lead cross‑functional collaboration to ensure timely issue resolution

Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders

Audit SCS design modifications to ensure alignment with intended designs

Mentor and support team members through technical coaching

Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and implementation when required

Contribute positively to a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

Functional Safety Certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent)

Certification credentials included with resume

5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation environments

Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline

Strong knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and related safety standards

Proven technical problem‑solving and countermeasure implementation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Safety PLC programming experience, including reading, modifying, and configuring logic

Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration

Availability to support weekends, off‑shifts, holidays, and scheduled shutdowns

Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)

Ability to work in large industrial facilities, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling

Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with risk assessment tools

Knowledge of FMEA / FMEDA methodologies

Experience with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:

Omron Sysmac (Safety)

Toyopuc PCWin Safe

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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Archit Sharma

Senior Associate – Recruitment – EST

609-353-5246

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