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Safety Engineer / Calculation Engineer
Southfield, MI Engineering & R&D | Reports to RAMS Manager Travel: 5--20% Domestic & International
Position Overview
We are seeking a Safety Engineer / Calculation Engineer to support complex automation, tooling, and robotic cell projects within an advanced manufacturing environment.
This role is responsible for performing machinery risk assessments and functional safety calculations to ensure compliance with global safety standards across all phases of engineering projects.
You will work closely with project managers, developers, and customers to architect and validate safe automation systems --- from concept through installation and commissioning.
This is a technical functional safety role, not general EHS.
Key Responsibilities
Lead risk analysis activities for tooling, robotic cells, and automated systems
Conduct PFMEA, ergonomic analysis, and hazard assessments
Perform Performance Level (PL) calculations
Develop functional and technical safety concepts
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ISO 26262
Validate guarding systems, interlocks, emergency stops, lockout/tagout, pinch-point protection
Conduct on-site safety verification during installation and commissioning
Develop CE documentation and verify technical files
Investigate tooling-related incidents and implement corrective actions
Participate in design reviews and provide continuous safety feedback
Define safety device lists and generate safety proof documentation
Support machinery maintenance safety requirements and instruction structure
Deliver safety training to operators and technical teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Safety Engineering