Functional Safety Engineer: High-Impact Control & Safety

Mesh-AI Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to support the design and verification of safety-related control systems. The role involves developing safety-related documentation, complying with standards such as BS EN 61508, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with experience in PLC systems and familiarity with functional safety principles. This role may require some travel across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Understanding of functional safety principles and lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with safety standards such as BS EN 61508.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing safety-related control systems and documentation.
• Support the creation of safety plans and verification reports.
• Contribute to risk assessments and hazard analysis.

Skills

Functional safety principles

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

PLC experience

Safety standards familiarity

Team collaboration

Regulated industry experience

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Safety tools like SISTEMA

PLC systems (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider)

Job description

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to support the design and verification of safety-related control systems. The role involves developing safety-related documentation, complying with standards such as BS EN 61508, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with experience in PLC systems and familiarity with functional safety principles. This role may require some travel across projects.