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Machine Safety Engineer (ISO 12100, Industrial machinery, Mid-level)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsISO 12100 · ISO 13849 · IEC 62061IndustryIndustrial machinerySeniorityMid-levelRegionCanadaWork modeHybridSource year2026Role familyMachine safetySegmentOtherEmploymentFull-timeEmployerEmployer profileCertificationsCertified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)
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Role summary

The organization is seeking a Machine Safety Engineer with ideally 2 to 5 years of experience in analyzing and managing risks related to industrial equipment to join its Toronto-based team in Mississauga. Our engineer will play a key role in evaluating, designing, and implementing machine safety solutions that comply with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk analyses of equipment and machinery in various industrial environments
  • Prepare detailed technical reports on the results of risk analyses and the solutions to be implemented
  • Develop recommendations to improve machine safety in accordance with applicable standards (CSA, ISO, OSHA, etc.)
  • Design, test, and implement machine safety systems (safety controllers and relays, guardrails, interlock systems, safety sensors, etc.)
  • Participate in system testing and commissioning
  • Maintain and enhance machine safety standards
  • Prepare specifications, drawings, and cost estimates
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team
  • Stay up to date on regulatory and technological developments related to machine safety

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering field
  • Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) as a Professional Engineer (an asset)
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in machine safety or industrial automation
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards (CSA, ISO, OSHA)
  • Machine safety certification (CMSE or equivalent) as an asset
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and safety systems
  • Ability to write detailed technical reports
  • Occasional visits to clients in the Greater Montreal area, Brossard, or Quebec City

Standards

  • ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery - Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
  • ISO 13849 Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
  • IEC 62061 Safety of Machinery - Functional Safety of Control Systems

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