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

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Verl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Functional Safety Application Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert for both internal and external stakeholders, providing solution-oriented consulting on safety-related automation products. Your day-to-day involves answering complex technical inquiries, developing verification solutions for customers, and presenting safety concepts at international trade fairs and events. You will be responsible for evaluating safety architectures and performance levels to ensure machine safety compliance. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys combining deep technical engineering knowledge with customer-facing interaction. Joining this family-owned global leader in PC-based control technology offers a unique blend of a secure, stable corporate environment with the innovative spirit of a high-tech pioneer, featuring flat hierarchies and significant professional freedom.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field. Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer is desirable.

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience in engineering
  • Professional experience in the field of Functional Safety is highly preferred
  • Experience with risk assessment methods such as FMEDA is advantageous
  • Proven experience in customer-facing technical consulting and presentation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional international travel for business trips. Must possess strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and trade fair representation.