Electrical Safety Specialist Robotics & Automated Machinery 16522

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable Electrical Safety Specialist

What You Will Work On

• Perform and review electrical safety risk assessments for robotic systems and automated machinery
• Identify hazards including electric shock, arc flash, short circuits, grounding faults, and improper isolation
• Define and validate risk-reduction measures in both design and operational practices
• Apply and interpret standards including IEC / EN 60204-1, ISO 10218 / RIA R15.06, NFPA 79, UL 1740, UL 508A, and EU Machinery Regulation/Directive with EMC requirements
• Translate regulatory standards into practical engineering and design requirements
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and certification activities
• Review electrical schematics, layouts, and designs for compliance
• Provide guidance on protective devices (fuses, breakers, relays), grounding, isolation, emergency stops, and safe power-down procedures
• Support R&D projects early to minimize late design modifications
• Act as a subject-matter expert for robotics R&D, system engineering, test labs, production, HSE, and quality teams
• Interface with certification bodies (e.g., UL, TÜV, notified bodies) and suppliers

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
• Solid experience with electrical systems in industrial machinery or robotics
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (IEC, EN, UL, NFPA)
• Ability to read and review electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and safety stakeholders
• Experience with robot cells, industrial robots, or automated systems is highly meritorious
• Experience supporting certification or conformity assessments is an advantage
• Knowledge of arc flash risk and electrical PPE selection
• Background in R&D or product development
• Experience working in global or multi-market environments
• Strong analytical and risk-based mindset
• Clear, pragmatic communication; able to explain safety concepts to non-experts
• Comfortable acting as a technical authority without impeding progress
• Structured, detail-oriented, and documentation-focused
• Fluent in English; Swedish or additional languages are a plus