Functional Safety Engineer | Ingenieur Funktionale Sicherheit (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Hannover

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jan 12, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for an experienced Functional Safety Engineer who is passionate about advancing technology solutions, specifically within the automotive sector. Day-to-day responsibilities involve acting as the safety expert, advising the software development team on safety-relevant topics based on ISO 26262. Key tasks include defining technical safety requirements, outlining the necessary system architecture, ensuring compliance with standards, identifying risks, initiating corrective measures, and creating FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and safety reports. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering, possesses several years of professional experience in automotive safety using ISO 26262, and has solid knowledge of embedded software development. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, team events, and attractive benefits like childcare subsidies, making it a compelling opportunity for safety-focused engineers.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in automotive safety using ISO 26262
  • Professional experience in advising software development teams on safety-relevant topics
  • Professional experience in creating safety reports and FMEA

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified