Senior Functional Safety Engineer — Fuel Cell Systems

EH Group; Nyon; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EH Group in Nyon, Switzerland is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into fuel cell systems. You will own the functional safety lifecycle from concept to release and lead hazard analyses in collaboration with hardware, software and controls teams.

The role requires a MSc/BSc in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on work in HARA, FMEA/FMEDA and FTA, plus knowledge of IEC standards. Strong English is essential; relocation to the on-site office is expected.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in electrical/electronic/mechatronic/control or safety engineering is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems.
• Hands-on experience with HARA, 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.
• Fluency in English; French or 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 analyses (HARA, HAZOP, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA) and define safety goals.
• Derive safety requirements 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 engineering

Embedded software knowledge

High voltage / hydrogen systems

Team player

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

IEC 61508

ISO 13849

ISO 26262

IEC 62061

Job description

EH Group in Nyon, Switzerland is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into fuel cell systems. You will own the functional safety lifecycle from concept to release and lead hazard analyses in collaboration with hardware, software and controls teams.

The role requires a MSc/BSc in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on work in HARA, FMEA/FMEDA and FTA, plus knowledge of IEC standards. Strong English is essential; relocation to the on-site office is expected.