Functional Safety Engineer - Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Systems

EH Energy; Nyon; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EH Energy in Nyon, Switzerland is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety across hardware, software and controls within fuel cell systems. You will own the functional safety lifecycle from concept to release and interact with certification bodies.

The role requires 3–5 years in functional safety within industrial, energy or hydrogen systems, a BSc/MSc in a relevant engineering field, and strong English proficiency; French/German is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering is mandatory.
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory; French/German is a plus.
• 3–5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional safety lifecycle for fuel cell systems from concept to release.
• Lead hazard and risk analyses (HARA, HAZOP, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA) and define safety goals.
• Derive safety requirements and concepts and allocate them across hardware, software and controls.
• Define/verify safety mechanisms, diagnostics and safe states with the controls and embedded teams.
• Perform safety analyses and calculations (SIL/PL/ASIL determination, metrics, PFH/PFD).
• Compile safety cases, safety plans and supporting documentation for certification.
• Interface with notified bodies, certification authorities and customers on safety topics.
• Promote a strong safety culture and coach teams on functional safety practices.

Skills

Team player

English fluency

Autonomous work

Education

BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering

Job description

EH Energy in Nyon, Switzerland is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety across hardware, software and controls within fuel cell systems. You will own the functional safety lifecycle from concept to release and interact with certification bodies.

The role requires 3–5 years in functional safety within industrial, energy or hydrogen systems, a BSc/MSc in a relevant engineering field, and strong English proficiency; French/German is a plus.