Functional Safety Engineer

Epiroc; Örebro kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities

Learning & Development programs

Bonus (variable compensation)

Flexible work culture

Job summary

Epiroc in Örebro, Sweden, is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to lead safety-related functions across our systems. You will ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements, and drive verification, validation, and documentation of safety processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop safety concepts, and support competence development to strengthen our safety culture and product integrity throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong competence in functional safety, including risk assessment, safety concept development, and application of standards such as ISO 12100 and ISO 13849.
• Experience with CRA and Data Act is meriting.
• Broad system understanding across electrics, software, and control systems.
• Experience from system design and safety-critical development.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support risk assessments, develop safety concepts, and drive verification and validation activities.
• Document functional safety processes and act as a specialist supporting cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to competence development, consistency, and continuous improvement within safety-related development.
• Align development practices with upcoming regulatory requirements, including CRA and Data Act.
• Influence technical solutions and ensure safety is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Functional safety

Risk assessment

Safety concept development

ISO 12100

ISO 13849

CRA awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Safety-critical development

Job description

Learning & Development programs

Join Us in Transforming the Future!

It all starts with people. People like you.

About Us

At Epiroc, innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. Our vision is clear: to accelerate the transformation of mining towards a greener, safer and more sustainable industry. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of system development, contributing to safe and compliant solutions that support the next generation of automation and control systems.

Your Mission

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you play a key role in developing and supporting safety-related functions across our systems. You ensure compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements, contributing to robust, reliable, and high-quality solutions.

You lead and support risk assessments, develop safety concepts, and drive verification and validation activities. In addition, you are responsible for documenting functional safety processes and act as a specialist supporting cross-functional teams within the product line. You actively contribute to competence development, consistency, and continuous improvement within safety-related development. The role may also take a leading part in our work to fulfil upcoming regulatory requirements, including the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Data Act, ensuring that our products and development practices align with new compliance expectations.

In this role, you collaborate closely across disciplines, influencing technical solutions and ensuring that safety is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.

Your Profile

You are a structured and quality-driven professional with strong ownership and a proactive approach to risk management. You collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and influence safety-related decisions with confidence.

To succeed in this role, you bring a combination of analytical thinking, system understanding, and passion for safety-critical development. You thrive in cross-functional environments and continuously seek to improve both solutions and ways of working.

Other requirements:

• Strong competence in functional safety, including risk assessment, safety concept development, and application of standards such as ISO 12100 and ISO 13849
• Experiene from CRA and Data Act is meriting
• Broad system understanding across electrics, software, and control systems
• Experience from system design and safety-critical development
• Experience working in cross-functional environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

To support your journey, we offer a competitive Total Rewards Package, including:

• Global career opportunities
• Learning & Development programs
• Benefits package, including variable compensation (bonus)
• Flexible work culture promoting balance and well-being
• Global Parental Leave Policy
• Community involvement

Location and Travel

This position is based in Örebro, Sweden.

It all starts with people.

The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more atwww.epiroc.com