Functional Safety Engineer

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric vehicle sector is seeking a skilled Functional Safety Engineer in Sunderland. This role involves the development and compliance of electromechanical systems within a manufacturing facility, emphasizing safety standards and innovative technology. Candidates will need a strong background in functional safety methods and systems integration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering and functional safety.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems.
• Exposure to ISO 13849, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety engineering activities per ISO standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on automation and machine safety.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Functional Safety Methods

Systems Integration

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree or master’s in Mechanical Engineering

FS TUV certification

Tools

DFMEA

FTA

FMECA

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Functional Safety Engineer

AESC UK Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

AESC Group is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), with R&D centers and over 13 manufacturing bases in Japan, China, Europe and the US. AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency.

We are going through a period of growth, you need to be able to assist in taking us to the next level of processes and compliant procedures.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Functional Safety Engineer to support the development and compliance of electromechanical systems within an upper-tier COMAH-regulated manufacturing facility.

This role requires a strong background in functional safety engineering and systems integration, ensuring that new systems, products, and machinery are designed and developed in line with industry safety standards. You will work on cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, supporting the safe design, validation, and compliance of equipment throughout its lifecycle.

AESC is open to candidates with systems engineering, validation, or integration backgrounds, provided they have strong familiarity with functional safety methods and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety engineering activities, ensuring adherence to ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508 standards.
• Perform risk assessments, conducting DFMEA, FTA, and FMECA analyses for new and existing systems.
• Review equipment designs, ensuring compliance with UK workplace safety regulations.
• Inspect manufacturing systems, validating their safe function and operational reliability.
• Conduct functional testing of safety features, ensuring regulatory and performance standards are met.
• Confirm compliance with CE and UKCA requirements, along with PUWER legislation.
• Develop and oversee validation processes, ensuring new technologies meet safety expectations before deployment.
• Support systems integration, working closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, safety, and compliance.
• Engage with regulators, ensuring machinery safety aligns with regulatory expectations.
• Provide technical guidance on automation and machine safety, including autonomous systems, and ADAS

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Degree or master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• FS TUV certification
• Proven experience in systems engineering, functional safety, validation, or systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems and whole-machine architecture.
• Exposure to functional safety standards, including ISO 13849, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508, 61511.
• Expertise in analytical and simulation tools such as DFMEA, FTA, FMECA, Matlab, Simulink, reliability modelling.
• Experience in machine design, systems validation, or functional safety implementation within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Preferred (Beneficial) Experience:

• Knowledge of safety-critical control systems (e.g. autonomous systems, ADAS, electric vehicle/hybrid powertrain).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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