Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by 1753258881

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Functional Safety Engineer role is focused on ensuring the safety of engineering systems, particularly in industries such as robotics and automotive. The position requires a strong background in functional safety engineering, relevant certifications, and experience with industry-specific safety standards. The role is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and analyzing safety-critical systems.
  • Ensuring compliance with functional safety standards and regulations.
  • Conducting hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA), system-theoretic process analysis (STPA), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and fault tree analysis (FTA).
  • Applying knowledge of safety standards such as UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO 25119, and IEC 61508.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as CFSE, CFSP, AFSP, or similar.
  • 3-5 years of experience in functional safety engineering.
  • Proficient understanding of functional safety standards and regulations.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

NO C2C ONLY ON W2

We have an immediate requirement for Functional Safety Engineer- Remote

Job Description:

Bachelor s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer or similar credentials are highly preferred
3 -5 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, or agricultural equipment
Specific experience with standards like UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO 25119, IEC 61508, or other industry specific safety standards and machinery directive

Proficient understanding of functional safety standards and regulations that lead to safety certified products.
Functional safety like HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA.
Designing and analyzing safety-critical systems.