Functional Safety Engineer - Hydrogen & Energy Systems

EH Group • Nyon, Vaud

22h • Onsite

About The Position

EH Group Engineering is developing compact, high-power-density fuel cell technology for heavy-duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. The Functional Safety Engineer will embed safety into fuel cell systems and lead hazard analysis and safety engineering across hardware, software, and controls to ensure products are safe, compliant, and certifiable. The role owns the functional safety lifecycle from concept to release and works with internal teams, external experts, certification bodies, authorities, and customers.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the company's Nyon, Switzerland office. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available, and candidates should be prepared to relocate. The stated start date is immediately.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control, or safety engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy, or hydrogen systems.
• Working knowledge of safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and/or IEC 62061.
• Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, and safety requirements engineering.
• Understanding of safety-related hardware, embedded software, and control architectures.
• Ability to work as a team player and autonomously with internal and external experts.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with hydrogen, high-voltage, or pressure system safety.
• French or German language skills.
• Functional safety certification, such as TÜV FSEng.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional safety lifecycle for fuel cell systems from concept to release.
• Lead hazard and risk analyses, including HARA, HAZOP, FMEA/FMEDA, and FTA, and define safety goals.
• Derive safety requirements and concepts and allocate them across hardware, software, and controls.
• Define and verify safety mechanisms, diagnostics, and safe states with controls and embedded teams.
• Perform safety analyses and calculations, including SIL/PL/ASIL determination, metrics, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level