Role summary
The organization is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, the organization is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. The organization's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, the organization is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Responsibilities
- Lead machine safety efforts for manufacturing & process equipment at the organization's Solid Rocket Motor production facility in McHenry, MS
- Be the safety expert during design, commissioning, and validation of automated / semi-automated production equipment
- Determine the relevant safety standards, conduct hazard analysis / risk assessments, and perform safety buyoff for equipment including conveyance, robotics, process equipment, and lifting systems
- Architect safety systems including E-Stops, scanners, light curtains, door interlocks, and other relevant hardware
- Investigate and provide corrective actions for equipment safety failures or workplace injuries
- Ensure regulatory compliance for production equipment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
- 3+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
- Must have completed one of the following certifications: [TUV Rheinland] for Machinery Engineer, [TUV SUD], or Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) [TUV NORD]
- Deep knowledge in selection, integration, and validation of safety hardware
- Familiar with CAD packages including NX, Solidworks, or AutoCAD
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Nice to have
- 5+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
- Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
- Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees
- Experience with energetic or other highly hazardous production processes
Standards
- ISO 10218 Robots and Robotic Devices - Safety Requirements
- ISO/TS 15066 Collaborative Robots
- ISO 13849 Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems