Safety Application Engineer

Pilz Automation Safety•Canton Township, MI

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pilz Automation Safety L.P. is seeking a Safety Application Engineer to support customers in a wide range of services from basic product technical support to compliance with machinery standards. This role will be responsible for machine risk assessment, safety design and programming, and machine safety validation at customer facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or similar
Ability to read electrical/controls schematics; specifically, power and control wiring
Understanding of basic electrical design and control principals of industrial machines
Fluency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Willingness to learn Pilz products and procedures
Self-motivated, well-organized, multi-tasking and team oriented

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of hands-on experience with industrial machinery
PLC development and testing software including Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
VFD and Servo Motor control experience
Hands-on troubleshooting machine control systems, machine start-up/de-bugging and sign-off
Understanding of basic pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
Familiar with Sistema calculation software
Able to read and understand Fluid (pneumatic and/or hydraulic) power circuits
Understanding of Mechanical guarding designs and techniques

Responsibilities

Answer and document customer phone and email inquiries related to the technical and practical application of Pilz product lines by applying technical knowledge and skills to resolve technical issues and develop solutions to support customer needs
Test and verify customer products/returns
Create internal reference documentation and provide technical product training for internal customers as needed
Provide machinery safety expertise in both written and verbal communications
Create and review reports from Consulting Team to ensure compliance with safety standards
Identify hazards on a machine (e.g. exposed gear/chain)
Conduct varying types of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
Perform validation (physical testing) on a machine at customer’s facility
Review electrical circuits and calculate the Performance level of the circuit
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards
Design Automated safety solutions Mechanical and Electrical via concepts using various software tools
Provide presentations to customers based on assessment results
Coordinate projects that integrates Pilz services and controls equipment using contractors for customers
Develop PLC programming code including Ladder, Structure Text, Function Block
Install and troubleshoot hardware and peripheral devices
Develop and maintain knowledge of complimentary and competitive products
Support the Sales team in converting customers from competitors
Develop Trade show and sales demos
Rotational on-call for after hour customer emergency Technical Support
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Company paid family health insurance with zero employee contribution, starting on hire date
Company paid family dental insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) within one year
Company paid short-/long-term disability with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Company paid life insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Departmental cross-training
Parental leave
Health Savings Account, no employee participation required, starting on hire date
401(k) contribution, no employee participation required, starting after 90 days
Opportunities for bonuses