Machine Safety and Compliance Engineer

Fulfil is a well-funded, rapidly growing, and inclusive company that has developed a custom automation robotics system to pick and pack online orders of groceries and other consumables, bringing delight and a value proposition to consumers that doesn’t exist today. Additionally, its unique design and technology is purpose-built to solve today’s environmental problems in the world’s food supply chain. Founded by a team with previous startup success and backed by top-tier VCs, we are committed to reducing waste, improving environmental impact, and reducing emissions with truly new technology. Our first commercial product launch with the technology was in summer 2022. 

We can’t do it alone - we’re seeking curious, capable, passionate team members motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact on the world through their work. This role offers ample growth opportunities while working side-by-side with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team spanning mechanical, software, computer vision, systems integration, and operations to design world-changing technology.

Fulfil is committed to creating an inclusive culture, and we celebrate diversity of all kinds.  If this sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then please apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the requirements listed below.  We'd love to hear from you.

As a Safety and Compliance Engineer you will support the effort to ensure Fulfil automation equipment is designed, tested, and deployed to be safe and compliant with applicable US and international standards, our equipment is deployed in a safe manner to that design, and help drive continued development of Fulfil safety culture. In this role you will work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and systems engineers and the deployment and operations teams. You will participate in certification efforts with external agencies and serve as an internal and client-facing subject matter expert. This role offers ample growth opportunities while working side-by-side with a motivated team to bring our innovative and exciting new technology to reality. 

In this role you will:

• Support compliance effort to regulations, standards and guidelines established by ANSI, ISO, OSHA, NSF, UL and other applicable regulatory agencies, throughout the product life cycle
• Interface with NRTL / external agencies for certification, specifying and performing testing, defining which standards are appropriate, and clarifying intent of standards
• Work with customers to validate Fulfil equipment meets their internal safety requirements and procedures
• Help develop functional safety architectures for new automation systems and design upgrades to existing systems
• Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure they meet safety requirements and are designed for operator safety
• Perform, and assist others in performing, risk assessments on equipment and processes
• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
• Participate in safety system implementation at new sites and performance of on-site equipment safety testing and validation
• Work with operations to write safety manuals for Fulfil equipment that will be provided to customers

• B.S in a hardware related engineering discipline, e.g. electrical, mechanical, industrial, process, manufacturing etc.
• 1-5 years of experience working in automation and participated in or interacted with safety system design
• Basic understanding of engineering safety principles and safety standards (UL, ANSI, ISO)
• Hands on aptitude – able to dive in and implement and troubleshoot safety systems
• Strong technical documentation skills

• Experience developing and certifying capital equipment to UL, ANSI and/or ISO standards with external certification authorities
• Safety Certifications in Functional and Machine Safety (CEFS, CMSE etc)
• Experience managing engineering projects
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems as well as Git software version control
• Not afraid of robots

• A chance to be an early team member of a rapidly growing startup and have an impact on company and technology direction
• The ability to solve challenging problems with a skilled, dedicated and friendly multi-disciplinary team
• A balanced, highly collaborative work environment 
• A Hybrid work structure
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 401K, life and disability coverage
• A PTO policy where we encourage and expect all employees to take time to enjoy life outside of work 
• The salary range for this position is $100,000- $135,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location.

At Fulfil we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability