Functional Safety Engineer III
On-siteGre, Western Province, Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Job Summary
Lead functional safety and cybersecurity compliance activities across product development projects for AGV, robotics, and industrial automation systems. Define and maintain safety processes, convert standards into engineering workflows, and develop safety plans, cases, and certification documentation. Perform and lead safety analyses including HARA, TARA, FMEDA, and HAZOP while writing, reviewing, and approving technical safety requirements. Collaborate with hardware, software, and validation teams to ensure implementation of IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and Cyber Resilience Act readiness. Coordinate with external certification bodies such as TÜV and UL to drive closure of findings and support audits. Mentor engineering teams on lifecycle requirements and monitor standard updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in functional safety, product safety, embedded systems, motion control, robotics, industrial automation, automotive electronics, or related fields
- Proven experience in functional safety certification projects by working with certification agencies such as TÜV, UL, or equivalent bodies
- Strong knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 61800-5-2, or equivalent
- Experience performing or reviewing safety analyses such as HARA, TARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, HAZOP, de-rating analysis, or system safety analysis
- Understanding of hardware, software, systems, and test development lifecycles
- Ability to review safety-related hardware, software, system, and validation documentation
- Strong English verbal, written and presentation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Functional Safety Expert, TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, CFSE, or equivalent certification
- Familiarity with EU Cyber Resilience Act, IEC 62443, ISO/SAE 21434, ETSI EN 303 645, or equivalent cybersecurity standards
- Knowledge of motion control, robotics, AGV/AMR systems, industrial automation, or drive systems
- Knowledge of communication fieldbuses such as CAN, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, or similar protocols
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