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Senior / Principal Functional Safety Engineer

akkarChicago, IL

18 days ago

Occupations

Robotics EngineersHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsEngineers, All Other

Industries

Engineering ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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About the role

Fully Remote | Robotics & Autonomous Systems A specialist safety engineering consultancy is seeking experienced Robotics Safety Engineers to lead high-integrity robotics and automation safety programmes. This is a senior, client-facing technical leadership role supporting the development and certification of advanced robotic and autonomous systems in line with international safety standards.
What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Leading end-to-end safety programmes for complex robotic systems
  • Driving hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety lifecycle delivery
  • Developing safety requirements aligned to IEC 61508, ISO 13849, 13482, and other relevant standards
  • Conducting FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and related analyses
  • Advising on functional safety architectures for collaborative and autonomous systems
  • Mentoring engineers and acting as the senior technical authority
  • Supporting client growth and industry engagement
What We’re Looking For:
  • 15+ years in safety engineering (ideally robotics, industrial autonomous, or equivalent)
  • Proven leadership delivering complex safety programmes
  • Deep knowledge of robotics safety standards and SIL/PL determination
  • Experience across hardware or software safety
  • Functional Safety Expert (FSE) or equivalent (TÜV/Exida preferred)
  • Why Apply?
  • Fully remote with occasional travel
  • High technical autonomy
  • Influence safety strategy on cutting-edge robotics programmes
  • Flexible schedule + strong benefits package
  • If you’re a senior robotics safety professional ready to lead at principal level, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Lead

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Robotics Engineers

Industry

Engineering Services

Posted

18 days ago

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