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Russell Tobin

Functional Safety Specialist

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Plano, United states

Senior

Freelance

26-12-2025

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Job Specifications

Functional Safety Specialist

Plano TX

12 months contract

Pay rate:101/hr on W2

Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic

Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration

In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards

Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators.

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

MS Teams – Cody and Braedon > 60 minutes.

ASAP – 12th jan

Production Engineering Battery Department is seeking a highly experienced Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in industrial safety engineering, with deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regional-level coordination, and effective prioritization to meet project schedules.

What you'll be doing:

Develop detailed area project plans and schedules

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

Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs

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

Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators

Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators

Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution

Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders

Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design

Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching

Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed

Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success

Requirements:

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) – Highlight Top 3-5 skills

Functional Safety Certification, such as Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent

Certification credentials included with resume

5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate's Degree or higher in a related discipline

In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards

Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic

Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration

Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as required

Ability to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)

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

Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed

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

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

Experience with risk assessment tools

FMEA/FMEDA methodologies

Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:

Allen-Bradley GuardLogix

Omron - Sysmac (Safety)

Keyence - GC Configurator

PCWin Safe

Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

About the Company

Bring Top Talent With Your Company With Russell Tobin Headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, India, and Singapore, Russell Tobin--a division of Pride Global--offers total staffing and recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries. Our team of highly skilled recruiters, sourcers, and subject-matter experts understand exactly how to find world-class candidates that will fit your company's precise needs. Whether you need skill... Know more