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Product Safety Assessor (ISO 26262)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsISO 26262 · IEC 61508 · ISO 13849 · IEC 62061IndustryEnergy & processSeniorityMid-levelRegionNyonWork modeHybridSource year2026Role familyAssessment & certificationSegmentOtherEmploymentFull-timeEmployerEmployer profileCertificationsTUV Functional Safety EngineerLanguagesEnglish · German · French
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Role summary

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.

Responsibilities

  • Own the functional safety lifecycle for fuel cell systems from concept to release
  • Lead hazard and risk analyses (, HAZOP, /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 (/PL/ASIL determination, metrics, /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

Requirements

  • 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. , ISO 13849, and/or )
  • Hands-on experience with , /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

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Standards

  • ISO 26262 Road Vehicles - Functional Safety
  • IEC 61508 Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems
  • ISO 13849 Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
  • IEC 62061 Safety of Machinery - Functional Safety of Control Systems

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