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Functional Safety Expert (m/w/d),Aerzen,Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Responsible for functional safety compliance and development of drive and automation solutions, from safety analysis to certified embedded software and hardware.

Role type

Functional Safety Expert (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Safe drive and automation solutions for industrial processes

Domain

Industrial Automation / Drive Technology

Required skills

Functional safety lifecycle management, Safety analysis methods (FMEA, FMEDA, FTA), SIL/PL assessment, Embedded software and hardware development, Microcontroller programming, Safe communication protocols (PROFIsafe, FSoE, CIP Safety), Product liability law

Preferred skills

Qualification as Functional Safety Engineer/Expert, Experience in drive or automation technology

Technologies

PROFIsafe, FSoE, CIP Safety, IEC 61508, IEC 61800-5-2, ISO 13849

Responsibilities

Coordinate functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61800-5-2, ISO 13849) and Machinery Directive compliance, Create and verify safety function specifications (STO, SS1, SS2, SLS, SBC), Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses, Support certification processes with testing bodies (e.g., TÜV), Drive knowledge transfer in functional safety

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC