Functional Safety Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems

EH Group; Nyon; Presencial; CHF 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

EH Group is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety across fuel cell systems at our Nyon, Switzerland office. The role covers hazard analyses, safety requirements, and certification support, with on-site work and relocation as needed.

You will lead safety lifecycle activities, work with hardware, software and controls teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Fluent English required; other languages a plus.

Qualificações

• BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems.
• Working knowledge of safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 26262 and/or IEC 62061).
• Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA/FMEdA, FTA and safety requirements engineering.
• Understanding of safety-related hardware, embedded software and control architectures.
• Familiarity with hydrogen, high-voltage or pressure system safety is a strong plus.
• Team player able to work autonomously with internal and external experts.
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory; French/German is a plus.
• Functional safety certification (e.g. TÜV FSEng) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Functional Safety

Hazard Analysis

FMEA/FMeda

FTA

IEC 61508 / ISO 26262

Embedded Software & Controls

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About EH Group Engineering

EHG is developing cutting-edge fuel cell technology for heavy duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. Our uniquely redesigned product is a significantly more compact fuel cell with high power density and lower costs of production. Faced with the challenges of climate change and the transition to a decentralised energy system, EHG seeks to provide high performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions to our clients and partners.

To help achieve our vision of a decarbonised future we are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into our fuel cell systems, leading hazard analysis and safety engineering across hardware, software and controls to ensure our products are safe, compliant and certifiable.

This role requires full-time, on-site presence at our Nyon, Switzerland office. We're not able to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, so candidates should be prepared to relocate.

Key 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 and Experience Required:

• BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering is mandatory
• Minimum 3-5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems
• Working knowledge of safety standards (ex. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 26262 and/or IEC 62061)
• Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA and safety requirements engineering
• Understanding of safety-related hardware, embedded software and control architectures
• Familiarity with hydrogen, high-voltage or pressure system safety is a strong plus
• Team player able to work autonomously with internal and external experts
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory; French/German is a plus
• Functional safety certification (e.g. TÜV FSEng) is a plus

Start date: Immediately