safety engineer

Title posted on indeed.com - Functional Safety Engineer

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Employer details Hepburn Engineering Inc.

Job details

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 Functional Safety Engineer / 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 worldwide.

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

Our ideal Functional Safety expert will:

• Be a system-level thinker, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Develop system and software architecture documentation to meet functional safety standards.
• Define relevant safety requirements and test specifications.
• Develop documentation and deliverables as part of the functional safety system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design engineers, quality assurance, and other functions to advance critical safety initiatives.
• Bring proven project management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Have knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Relevant Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and/or Functional Safety designation.
• Knowledge of systems engineering in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in functional safety standards and certifications, such as IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849.
• Familiarity with Safety Analysis methods like FTA, FMEA, DFA.
• Strong project and program management skills.

Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume and cover letter to the Director, Human Resources at: HR@hepeng.com. No agencies or search firms, please.

Additional information about us: We are a proud Canadian business committed to our people and delivering safe, trusted engineering systems globally. Our office is near Bloor/Islington, accessible via major highways and transit. We offer competitive compensation, bonuses, benefits, and community involvement opportunities.

Note: Accommodation is available during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Compensation is negotiable based on experience.

Job details:

• Location: Toronto, ON
• Workplace: On site
• Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 annually
• Terms: Full-time
• Start: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1