Job Title: Machine Safety Design Specialist
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Safety Design Specialist to join our team focused on the design, implementation, and validation of safety systems for bridge and gantry cranes.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with European Machinery Directive and other international safety standards while enabling efficient and reliable crane performance.
The position may include occasional business travel within Ireland and overseas, the duration and location being defined by the nature of the visit.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaise with risk assessment teams to interpret safety function requirements and identify safety generate Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), based on risk assessments and international standards (e.g., EN15011, EN ISO 13849, EN IEC 60204).
Support electrical and software design engineers to translate safety requirements into practical electrical design solutions, including safety circuits, safety PLC logic and selection of appropriate components.
Review and validate safety-related parts of the control system and carry out performance calculation using Sistema software application.
Generate safety function descriptions, verification reports, and compliance checklists.
Provide support during functional testing, commissioning, and validation of safety systems.
Assist in maintaining standard safety design templates and blocks for use across various products.
Stay current with developments in machine safety standards, components, and best practices.
Participate in internal design reviews and provide input on safety-related aspects of the system design.
Liaise with technical documentation departments to apply risk assessment outputs to instructions for use.
Other duties will evolve and arise from time to time.
Requirements:
A recognized qualification in engineering in the fields of electrical, software, or mechanical engineering, functional safety, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of European Machine Safety Directive or international standards in safety-related parts of control systems is desirable.
Third-level qualification or suitable experience in health and safety or a related discipline is desirable.
Qualification as a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) and/or Certified Expert in Functional Safety (CEFS) is an advantage.
5+ years' experience in a regulated industry, preferably in a design/manufacturing background.
Strong communicator and influencer with experience of communicating at all levels within an organization.
Competent to coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to interpret safety requirements and specify risk reductions.
Lateral thinker to achieve optimum solutions that are compliant with regulation and aligned with business goals.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent IT skills.
Knowledge of Liebherr cranes or crane applications in general is a distinct advantage.
Provision of training to close knowledge gaps will be considered.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, training, and development opportunities, subsidized canteen, retailer discounts, travel opportunities, sports and social club, cycle to work scheme.
About Us:
We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship-to-shore cranes, rail-mounted gantry cranes, and rubber-tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, we design, build, and export container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958, today, our container cranes manufactured in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity, and productivity. We are committed to providing excellent career opportunities for talented individuals like you.
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