About EH Group Engineering
EHG is developing cutting-edge fuel cell technology for heavy duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. Our uniquely redesigned product is a significantly more compact fuel cell with high power density and lower costs of production. Faced with the challenges of climate change and the transition to a decentralised energy system, EHG seeks to provide high performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions to our clients and partners.
To help achieve our vision of a decarbonised future we are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to embed safety into our fuel cell systems, leading hazard analysis and safety engineering across hardware, software and controls to ensure our products are safe, compliant and certifiable.
This role requires full-time, on-site presence at our Nyon, Switzerland office. We're not able to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, so candidates should be prepared to relocate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Own the functional safety lifecycle for fuel cell systems from concept to release
• Lead hazard and risk analyses (HARA, HAZOP, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA) and define safety goals
• Derive safety requirements and concepts 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 and Experience Required:
• BSc/MSc in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, control or safety engineering is mandatory
• Minimum 3-5 years of functional safety experience in industrial, energy or hydrogen systems
• Working knowledge of safety standards (ex. 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
• Familiarity with hydrogen, high-voltage or pressure system safety is a strong plus
• Team player able to work autonomously with internal and external experts
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory; French/German is a plus
• Functional safety certification (e.g. TÜV FSEng) is a plus
Start date: Immediately
Skills Required
- 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 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
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Familiarity with hydrogen, high-voltage, or pressure system safety
- Functional safety certification, such as TÜV FSEng
- French or German language skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with internal and external experts
What We Do
EH Group develops advanced hydrogen technologies centered on a uniquely compact, efficient fuel-cell stack for high performance and scalable manufacturing. Its solutions support cleaner energy systems and target marine vessels, regional aviation, data-center backup power, microgrids, and long-duration energy storage. The company positions its technology as a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels in sectors where batteries alone are insufficient, accelerating real-world decarbonization.
