Functional Safety Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems (On-Site)

EH Energy; Nyon; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

EH Energy, a leader in cutting-edge fuel cell technology, seeks a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety across hardware, software and controls for fuel cell systems based at our Nyon, Switzerland office.

You will own the functional safety lifecycle, perform hazard analyses, define safety goals, and coordinate certification activities with teams and external bodies. This role requires an aggressive on-site presence with relocation.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems.
• Working knowledge of safety standards (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.
• Fluent English; French/German is a plus.
• Functional safety certification (e.g. TÜV FSEng) is a plus.

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

Functional safety

HARA

FMEA

FMEDA

FTA

Safety requirements

Safety case

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

Embedded software

Control architectures

Hydrogen safety

Teamwork

English proficiency

TÜV FSEng

Education

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

Job description

EH Energy, a leader in cutting-edge fuel cell technology, seeks a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety across hardware, software and controls for fuel cell systems based at our Nyon, Switzerland office.

You will own the functional safety lifecycle, perform hazard analyses, define safety goals, and coordinate certification activities with teams and external bodies. This role requires an aggressive on-site presence with relocation.