Functional Safety Lead Engineer

About the role

Lead the technical direction for functional safety engineering across projects, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective execution of all engineering disciplines. You will act as the design authority and mentor for a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on installation, commissioning and site activities to resolve engineering issues.
• Coach engineers and designers in translating concepts into detailed documentation, modelling, prototyping and calculations.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate teams of up to 10 members, both internal and outsourced.
• Apply design‑thinking and design‑for‑excellence methods, including simulation and prototyping.

Required profile

• Electrical education (minimum secondary level).
• Advanced knowledge of German; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in automation and leading project teams.
• Willingness to travel abroad.

Required skills

• IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.
• Machinery safety standards and SISTEMA.
• Knowledge of exSILentia or similar safety analysis tools.
• Automation engineering expertise.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model with home‑office contribution.
• Annual financial bonus, salary review and 25 days of vacation.
• MultiSport card, meal allowance and contribution to benefits portal (2‑3% of salary).
• Professional development through internal/external courses, language training and conferences.
• Accident insurance, discounts on ABB products and partner offers.