Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist

Hepburn Engineering Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist to support the development and maintenance of safety-critical systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing extensive experience in safety standards and engineering principles. This mid-senior level role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to community involvement and employee support.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus program

Benefits program

Commitment to community involvement

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in functional safety standards and certifications.
• Knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) required.
• Familiarity with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and FMEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support functional safety activities for equipment and systems.
• Develop system architecture documentation for safety standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to advance safety projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

System-level Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Functional Safety designation

Job description

Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist

Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist

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Reliable. Trusted. Safety-focused. These are a few words to describe Hepburn Engineering's systems, staff and work culture. These are also a few of the key traits we're looking for in our new Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist. Learn more about this exciting opportunity below!

Hepburn Engineering Inc. is a medium sized, highly-skilled engineering firm located in Toronto, ON (Etobicoke). We design and supply safe, reliable 'hoists and winches' to the mining industry, and 'replenishment-at-sea' equipment to blue water navies all around the world.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead/support the functional safety activities relating to the development and maintenance of Hepburn Engineering Inc.’s (HEI) equipment and systems. As a member of the Engineering team, the Electrical Engineer/Functional Safety Specialist will collaborate cross-functionally with domain experts to ensure delivery of the company’s functional safety projects, initiatives and related short and long-term goals.

Our ideal Functional Safety Specialist will:

• Be a system-level thinker, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Develop system and software architecture documentation for existing solutions as required to meet functional safety standards
• Define relevant safety requirements and/or test specifications, as needed.
• Develops documentation and related deliverables as part of the functional safety system lifecycle.
• Work in collaboration with design engineers, quality assurance and other functions to advance critical functional safety initiatives and improvement opportunities.
• Bring proven project management skills, with an ability to partner with and influence internal and external project stakeholders, experts and consultants.
• Have knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Holds a relevant Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or a Functional Safety designation.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and the ability to apply it in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• A minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in functional safety standards and certification(s). Experience in the application of IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849 strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Safety Analysis methods: Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA).

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume, with a cover letter to [e-mail]

*No agencies or search firms please*

A few more things about us…we are a proud Canadian business, and we care deeply about our people who deliver safe and trusted engineering systems and solutions to our valued customers globally. We are located in a modern, state-of-the-art office near Bloor/Islington intersection and all major highways and transit hubs. We have a very competitive compensation, bonus and benefits program, as well as a commitment to company socials and community involvement.

NOTE:

• Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
• Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with relevant experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

visit us at www.hepeng.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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