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Functional Safety Engineer, Functional Safety

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StageUnknownStandardsIEC 61508 · ISO 13849-1 · IEC 62061IndustryAutomotiveSeniorityMid-levelRegionMassachusetts, USWork modeUnknownSource year2026Company sizeUnknownRole familyFunctional safety engineeringSegmentWarehouse automationEmploymentContractEmployerEmployer profile

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Role summary

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At the Company, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

Requirements

  • BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • 4+ years of implementing safety standards experience
  • 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems
  • Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional SafetyThe part of overall safety that depends on a system or equipment operating correctly in response to its inputs, including safe management of faults and failures. Read more, Military, Medical, Automotive) applying standards to design and work products.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
  • Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
  • Experience with electronics systems including PLCs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs
  • Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
  • Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs
  • Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs

Company - Services LLC

Standards

  • IEC 61508 Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems
  • ISO 13849-1 Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
  • IEC 62061 Safety of Machinery - Functional Safety of Control Systems

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