Function Safety (FUSA) Engineering

Key ResponsibilitiesFunctional Safety Architecture

• Define, develop, and maintain functional safety concepts and architectures across system, hardware, software, and control domains.
• Translate safety goals into technical safety requirements and ensure their allocation across all relevant subsystems.
• Support system architecture decisions to ensure compliance with functional safety objectives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Safety Analysis & Risk ManagementLead hazard identification and risk assessment activities, including:
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Develop and maintain critical safety work products, including:
• Safety Plans
• Functional and Technical Safety Concepts
• Safety Requirements Specifications
• Safety Cases
• Verification and Validation Reports
• Ensure traceability between hazards, safety requirements, implementation, and verification activities.
• Compliance & CertificationEnsure compliance with applicable functional safety and machinery safety standards, including:
• IEC 61508
• IEC 62061
• ISO 13849
• ISO 10218
• Relevant Machinery Regulations and Directives
• Support internal audits, external assessments, certification activities, and interactions with regulatory and notified bodies.
• Provide safety evidence and documentation required for product certifications.
• Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with System Engineering, Embedded Software, Hardware, Controls, and Verification teams to define and validate safety-critical functions.
• Facilitate safety reviews and technical discussions across multidisciplinary development teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on functional safety best practices throughout the organization.
• Continuous Improvement & InnovationContribute to the development and enhancement of functional safety processes, methodologies, and engineering guidelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI-based perception systems, autonomous navigation, and advanced human-robot interaction from a functional safety perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational safety capability and maturity.
• Qualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field; TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in Functional Safety Engineering within robotics, industrial automation, automotive, or other safety-critical industries.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and ISO 10218; familiarity with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO/PAS 21448)
• Hands-on experience with safety lifecycle execution, safety analysis (HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA), safety requirements engineering, and compliance activities.
• Experience using safety and requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Codebeamer.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• What Success Looks LikeFunctional safety requirements are effectively integrated into system development and architecture.
• Products achieve regulatory compliance and certification with minimal rework.
• Safety requirements are traceable, verified, and consistently implemented across disciplines.
• Safety best practices are embedded throughout the product lifecycle and continuously improved to support emerging robotic technologies.