Staff Info
Matt Horvath
Safety-Focused Controls Specialist
Executive Overview
Matt Horvath is a Controls Specialist and Field Electrician at PowerSafe Automation who ensures that engineered machine safety solutions — particularly machine guarding retrofits — perform reliably on the factory floor. With hands-on experience in control systems, field wiring, and safety device integration, Matt bridges the gap between engineered design concepts and real-world production performance.
He works alongside engineers, project teams, and installation crews to bring machine safety systems to life — balancing technical precision with practical field execution. Matt’s work helps manufacturers implement safety upgrades that not only meet standards, but also operate dependably in demanding industrial environments.
He believes true machine safety is only achieved when engineered designs function consistently in everyday use.
Core Focus Areas
Field wiring and electrical integration for machine safety systems
Safety device setup and troubleshooting (e-safety, relays, sensors)
Control panel commissioning and safety circuit validation
Coordination of safety logic with physical guarding retrofit installation
On-site functional testing and control reliability checks
Under Matt’s hands-on direction, PowerSafe Automation’s machine guarding retrofits go from engineered model to reliable factory performance.
Approach to Field Integration & Safety Performance
Matt’s methodology for implementing machine safety and control systems in the field includes:
Review engineered guarding retrofit and control designs
Install safety devices, wiring, and control elements according to best practices
Coordinate physical guarding and safety logic integration
Perform functional testing and troubleshooting on the production line
Validate system reliability and long-term performance
His goal is straightforward: ensure engineered safety systems work precisely as intended every day.
Problems Matt Solves
Field-installed safety systems that fail under production load
Miswired or misconfigured safety device behavior
Safety logic and physical guarding misalignment
Downtime caused by unreliable safety integration
Functional issues discovered after installation
Matt is part of our project teams, installation crews, and plant personnel to deliver machine safety retrofits that function reliably, from day one.
Industries Supported
Matt provides field and control system support across multiple manufacturing sectors.
His implementation work is aligned with core safety standards:
OSHA 1910.212 – General Requirements for Machine Guarding
ANSI B11.19 – Performance Criteria for Safeguarding
ISO 13849-1 – Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
Compliance drives installation — but performance keeps systems running.
Professional Philosophy
Matt believes that safety systems should be as dependable as the machines they protect.
“Engineered design only matters if it works in the real world. My job is to make sure it does.”
He focuses on quality, consistency, and practical execution — ensuring safety solutions withstand daily production demands.
Connect With Matt
If your facility is planning a machine guarding retrofit, needs field integration support for safety systems, or requires control reliability testing, Matt brings on-the-ground expertise and execution confidence to your project.
