Machine Safety Engineer

at  Intelliswift Software Inc

Job id: CMI2JP00011375
Job title: Machine Safety Engineer
Location: Columbus, IN 47201
Duration:6+ months (Possibility of extension)

DESCRIPTION:

8AM to 5PM • No OT
Any holdings of machinery safety certifications are a PLUS
Interviews will be on-site. Manager wants to consider local candidates at this time.

• Responsible for performing risk assessments, verifications, validations, machine safety inspections, and system design reviews. This could include machine safeguarding and functional safety system reviews.
• Utilize knowledge and experience in machine control system (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation/controllers) and detailed controls schematics to evaluate machinery safety functions or reverse engineer designs and schematics from field inspection of the machinery controls when documentation is not available
• Develop work processes and specifications related to machinery safety such as Design/Engineering of Machinery Safeguards and Functional Safety Systems, Maintenance and Inspection programs, Testing and Auditing (including design verification and validation), Machinery and Safety Documentation, and Standards Compliance, and training as an authority on technical matters relating to machinery safety
• During capital project work and plant improvement projects, ensure the consistent use of standards by the plants and project teams, act as the technical lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Machine Safety, Functional Safety for Machinery, and Machine Safeguarding according to Cummins, international, and local industry consensus standards
• Work with remote team members from a diverse array of disciplines utilizing a strong attention to detail to complete project work without direct, day-to-day supervision
• Assist with the application and use of engineering controls to control hazards and reduce risks in machines and equipment
• Completing design/drawing reviews, engineering and implementing safety solutions to address any required remediation
• Reviewing, interpreting, and communicating new Cummins Corporate and governmental requirements regarding machine safety systems
• Co-leading and driving machine safety system improvement plan across all businesses within Cummins (engineering and remediation)
• Managing consultants and other machine safety system services used for needs that occur across the company (assessments, design, validations, etc..)
• Assisting in resolving potential machine safety system non-compliance and enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation regarding machine safety system matters
• Evaluate safety function components (field inputs, final elements, and controllers/logic solvers) to drive optimization and standardization to applicable standards