Functional Safety Engineer – Mining & Heavy Civil Construction
?? Location: United States (Onsite – Relocation Assistance Available)
?? Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
?? Compensation: Competitive, based on experience + Benefits
?? Company: Turner Staffing Group – Recruiting for a Leading Heavy Industry Client
About the Opportunity
Turner Staffing Group is actively recruiting a Functional Safety Engineer to support one of our innovative clients in the mining and heavy civil construction industries . This role is instrumental in designing and implementing functional safety strategies for heavy mobile equipment and autonomous vehicle platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive compliance with safety standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 , ensuring systems are safe, robust, and production-ready.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer passionate about applying cutting-edge safety methodologies to off-road machinery and large-scale equipment.
What You’ll Do
Lead hazard analysis (HARA), ASIL classification, and development of safety goals
Conduct FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and dependent failure analysis for heavy machinery systems
Translate safety goals into system, hardware, and software safety requirements
Develop and maintain safety cases, functional safety concepts, and safety plans
Ensure traceability of safety requirements and alignment with system architecture
Collaborate with engineering, testing, and validation teams to meet functional safety objectives
Support diagnostic and communication system integration (CAN, J1939, Ethernet)
Participate in internal and customer safety reviews, audits, and technical discussions
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering
5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in off-highway, mining, or automotive sectors
Deep knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508 , and diagnostic standards (e.g., ISO 14229, J1939)
Proven experience performing HARA, FMEA, FTA, and developing safety work products
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS , Simulink , CANalyzer , CANoe , or MATLAB
Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to bridge technical teams and operations
U.S. work authorization required (no visa sponsorship available)
Why Join Us?
Partner with a company leading innovation in autonomous and heavy machinery
Tackle real-world challenges in safety-critical systems for industrial-scale projects
Work with a mission-driven team committed to excellence and safety
Competitive pay, benefits, and potential long-term career opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Turner Staffing Group is proud to connect top engineering talent with leading industrial employers. If you're ready to bring your functional safety skills to the forefront of mining and construction innovation, we want to hear from you.
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