Functional Safety Engineer

Toyota North America • Liberty, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Toyota’s Production Engineering Battery Department is seeking a highly experienced Functional Safety Engineer to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will have 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.

Requirements

• Functional Safety Certification, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent functional safety engineer certifications
• 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within automotive, manufacturing, industrial automation, machinery, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or similar sectors
• Technical Associate’s Degree or higher in a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s and PivotTables) 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 and ability to work during scheduled shutdowns as required (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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with risk assessment tools
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Failure Mode Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA) methodologies
• Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix, Omron - Sysmac (Safety), Keyence - GC Configurator, Toyopuc – PCWin Safe, Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

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 (safety control system) 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

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree