Safety Application Engineer

Pilz Automation Safety US

. Support customers with basic product technical support and compliance with machinery standards .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCanton • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in machine safety systems design, programming, and validation, alongside strong communication skills for customer support and technical training. Proficient in PLC programming and risk assessment methodologies to ensure compliance with machinery standards.

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PLC ProgrammingMachine Safety Systems DesignRisk AssessmentElectrical Circuit AnalysisTechnical Support

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Hard Skills

PLC DevelopmentElectrical Design PrinciplesMachine TroubleshootingHazard AnalysisSafety System ValidationVFD ControlServo Motor ControlPneumatic Circuit UnderstandingHydraulic Circuit UnderstandingSistema Software Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSelf-MotivatedWell-OrganizedTeam OrientedMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePilz C4CRockwell SoftwareSiemens SoftwareAutomated Safety Solutions

Industry Keywords

Machine Safety StandardsIndustrial MachineryElectrical SchematicsControl WiringMechanical Guarding Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support customers with basic product technical support and compliance with machinery standards
Perform machine risk assessments at customer facilities
Design and program safety systems and validate machine safety
Answer and document customer phone and email inquiries in Pilz C4C
Test and verify customer products and returns
Create internal reference documentation and provide technical product training
Provide machinery safety expertise in written and verbal communications
Create and review Consulting Team reports for safety-standard compliance
Identify machine hazards
Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments
Perform physical machine validation testing at customer facilities
Review electrical circuits and calculate circuit performance levels
Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards
Design automated mechanical and electrical safety solutions using software tools
Present assessment results to customers
Coordinate projects integrating Pilz services and controls equipment with contractors
Develop PLC programming code using Ladder, Structured Text, and Function Block
Install and troubleshoot hardware and peripheral devices
Maintain knowledge of complementary and competitive products
Support Sales in converting customers from competitors
Develop trade show and sales demos
Participate in rotational after-hours on-call technical support
Travel up to 80%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or similar
Ability to read electrical/controls schematics, specifically power and control wiring
Understanding of basic electrical design and control principles of industrial machines
Fluency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Willingness to learn Pilz products and procedures
Self-motivated, well-organized, able to multitask, and team oriented
One (1) to three (3) years of hands-on experience with industrial machinery
PLC development and testing software experience including Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
VFD and servo motor control experience
Hands-on troubleshooting of machine control systems, machine start-up/debugging, and sign-off
Understanding of basic pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
Familiarity with Sistema calculation software
Ability to read and understand fluid pneumatic and/or hydraulic power circuits
Understanding of mechanical guarding designs and techniques
Ability to meet customer safety requirements on-site, including climbing stairs and/or ladders and possibly working in confined spaces
Ability to move/lift Pilz test equipment weighing up to 30 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Family health insurance with zero employee contribution, starting on hire date
Family dental insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) within one year
Short-/Long-term disability with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Life insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
Departmental cross-training
Parental leave
Health Savings Account, no employee participation required, starting on hire date
401(k) contribution, no employee participation required, starting after 90 days
Opportunities for bonuses
Competitive salary and benefits package
Exciting work environment