Safety Controls Engineer II - Industrial Automation

Mission of the Role

***This is a remote position. The person will work out of their home office and conduct regular business travel.

Mission of the Role

This position has primary responsibility to increase SICK safety sales by providing safety application support to SICK’s customers within the United States. Emphasis is on implementation of SICK safety services and solutions to achieve revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and develop safety concepts at customer’s location and complete documentation/reports as necessary.
• Write safety-related application software and validation plans for SICK’s safety solutions.
• Review OEM electrical schematics and determine where and how to tie-in the safety circuit.
• Provide on-site support during start-up/commissioning of SICK’s safety solutions for complex applications.
• Deliver safety education presentations to internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain strong and effective business relationships with customers to confirm needs around safety solution opportunities.
• Build upon safety competence and support North American sales of safety services.
• Stay abreast of relevant North American and International safety standards.
• Develop personal safety competence according to SICK ”House of Competence” education platform and attend Safety Application Specialists training as directed.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Industrial Automation safety field preferred. Or, 5 years experience in the Controls Engineering space. Including implementation of safety circuits and safety controls and interpreting applicable standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience is required.
• Certifications: SICK safety certification (acquired post hire). TUV Rhineland FSEng or TUV SAAR CFSAE certification preferred but not required.
• Position-specific Qualifications:
  • High degree of competence in safety standards, safety technology, and the application of safety products and controls in compliance with relevant standards.
  • Able to interface with internal and external customers.
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills and ability to interact with customers on a professional level.
  • Good organization skills with ability to document plans and schedule time efficiently while working independently from a home office.
  • Understanding of Industrial Factory Automation Networks (Profibus, ProfiNet, EthernetIP, etc.) as well as PLC and Factory Automation control systems.
  • Solid understanding of machine guarding strategies and experience selling/applying light curtains, area scanners, interlocks, and safety control systems.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics.
  • Participate and work closely with Safety Solutions Manager to identify target markets, technology trends, customer needs, regulatory requirements, and competitor information.
  • Knowledge and in-depth understanding of Industry 4.0/Internet of Things (IoT).
• Computer/Technological: Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
• Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required).
• General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.
• Travel: Able to travel 50% domestically. Some International travel may be required. Must have a valid passport.
• Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check. (*This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.)

Compensation

The base salary is one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below; the actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, licenses/certifications, business needs and other job-related factors, as permitted by law.

• Starting Base Annual Salary Range: $83,640 - $126,500
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of company and individual performance.