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Functional Safety Engineer, Process Industry

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Location
    Oberhausen
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, Security, Test/QA
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop functional safety concepts, perform SIL analyses, assess safety functions, and advise clients on their implementation.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • Development and implementation of functional safety concepts according to IEC61508 / IEC61511 for process engineering plants.
  • Support in the customer-oriented implementation of SIL analyses (LOPA, HAZOP) with a focus on PLT safety devices (SIS).
  • Assessment of safety functions at the control system and field level (PLC, Safety PLC, field devices).
  • Review of R&I schemes, PLT position lists, and functional plans.
  • Creation of safety evidence and documentation throughout the entire safety lifecycle.
  • Consulting our clients on Safety competence, standards requirements, and modern Safety Lifecycle Management.
  • Support in the modernization, migration, and qualification of SIS/ESD systems (e.g., HIMA, Honeywell, Siemens, Emerson, Yokogawa, ABB).

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed degree in Automation/Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Qualifications

  • Analytical, structured working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Strong communication skills and consulting competence in a technical environment.
  • Strong customer orientation, excellent communication skills, and confident presentation abilities.
  • Structured, independent, and analytical working style.

Experience

  • Professional experience in functional safety engineering in the process industry (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, etc.).
  • Experience with common standards (IEC61511, IEC61508) and ideally TÜV certification as a Functional Safety Engineer.

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What we offer

  • Varied projects across different industries.
  • Work with modern automation, safety, and engineering tools.
  • Individual development, e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, training on safety tools and SIS systems.

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Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Oberhausen

    Rheinland-Pfalz

    Germany

About Your Employer

Etteplan Germany

Etteplan Germany

Etteplan Germany GmbH has established itself as a reliable partner for engineering and technology services, based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company supports industrial and technology firms with solutions in software, technical development, and documentation. With multiple locations in Germany, Etteplan focuses on industrial applications.

Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Industry
    Consulting
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Functional Safety Engineer, Process Industry

Location
Oberhausen
Working Model
Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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