On-Site Functional Safety Engineer — Fuel Cell Systems

EH Energy; Nyon; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EH Energy is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into our fuel cell systems, leading hazard analyses and safety engineering across hardware, software and controls to ensure robust, certifiable products. This is a full-time, on-site role in Nyon, Switzerland.

We do not offer remote or hybrid work, so candidates should be prepared to relocate. You should hold a BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering, have 3–5 years of functional safety

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA and safety requirements engineering.

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

Hazard analysis

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

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

Tools

IEC 61508

ISO 26262

ISO 13849

IEC 62061

Job description

EH Energy is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into our fuel cell systems, leading hazard analyses and safety engineering across hardware, software and controls to ensure robust, certifiable products. This is a full-time, on-site role in Nyon, Switzerland.

We do not offer remote or hybrid work, so candidates should be prepared to relocate. You should hold a BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering, have 3–5 years of functional safety