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This position reports to:
R&D Global Unit Lead__
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Functional Safety Engineer to join our Safety Team. The Safety Team is responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of the functional safety process, supporting development projects, conducting internal audits, and managing relations with certification bodies.
Main Responsibilities
- Support functional safety activities in development projects, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508).
- Define, implement, and maintain functional safety processes within the organization.
- Plan, execute, and document internal functional safety audits.
- Lead the creation and review of safety documentation including safety concepts, safety validation and safety manuals.
- Act as the primary interface with external certification bodies and coordinate product certification activities.
- Provide training and guidance to engineering teams to strengthen awareness and application of safety standards.
- Support risk assessments, hazard analyses, FMEA/FMEDA, and related safety analysis activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety practices and culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional safety engineering within industrial automation, robotics, automotive, or similar industries.
- Strong understanding of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508).
- Experience working with certification bodies
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer/Professional (TÜV or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Strong English communication skills
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in functional safety engineering
- Strong understanding of functional safety standards
- Experience working with certification bodies
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer/Professional
- Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
- Strong English communication skills
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
