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Job Overview: Pay Range: $70.00hr - $75.00hr Requirement/Must Have: Functional Safety Certification, such as T V Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent. Certification credentials must be included with resume. 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors. 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 in July and December. Responsibilities: 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 a 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. Nice to Have: Experience with risk assessment tools. FMEA/FMEDA methodologies. Proficiency with Allen-Bradley GuardLogix. Proficiency with Omron - Sysmac (Safety). Proficiency with Keyence - GC Configurator. Proficiency with Toyopuc PCWin Safe. Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety). Skills: Safety PLC. ISO 13849. ANSI B11. SCS Design. Project Planning. Troubleshooting. Control Reliability. Allen-Bradley GuardLogix. Omron Sysmac. Keyence GC Configurator. Toyopuc PCWin Safe. Siemens TIA Portal. Qualification And Education: Technical Associate's Degree or higher in a related discipline. Functional Safety Expert certification, engineer, or similar. Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have): Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Ability to walk through large industrial facilities. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to bend. Ability to kneel. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to push 25 pounds. Ability to pull 25 pounds. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.