Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer
Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer
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Every day, over a billion people rely on Schindler. Our long experience and innovative strength put us at the forefront in the elevator and escalator sector. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of mobility.
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Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)
Join our mission to engineer safer, smarter systems!
As Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in designing robust, safety-compliant hardware architectures. Your expertise will directly contribute to future product certifications and enable innovation across our next generation of safety-critical systems.
This is a high-impact role where your work will reduce development risk, ensure compliance with international standards, and help shape the future of our safety-driven technology.
What you'll do
* Designing and develop hardware systems in compliance with IEC 61508 safety standards.
* Conducting safety analyses such as FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA to support safety case documentation.
* Leading hardware fault injection testing and ensure validation coverage across assemblies.
* Collaborating with software, systems, and quality teams to ensure safety compliance.
* Interfacing with external certification bodies to support assessment and audits.
* Contributing to the definition of safety plans, requirements, and verification strategies.
Who you are
We’re looking for a structured and collaborative professional with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for quality. You thrive in cross-functional teams and take ownership in driving reliable, safety-focused solutions.
What you'll bring
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Design or similar
* Solid experience in HW/PCBA design and a proven track record in functional safety projects
* Proven experience in hardware designs for systems requiring functional safety
* Hands-on involvement in IEC 61508-certified projects, knowledge of related standards is a plus
* Knowledge of safety analysis as FMEDA and FMEA tailored to PCB-level circuits
* Strong understanding of high-reliability layout techniques, fail-safe design and electrical isolation methods
* Experience designing for robust signal quality and electromagnetic compliance, including safe power distribution and layout best practices
* Awareness of key reliability metrics such as MTTF and FIT, and the ability to apply effective derating strategies in hardware design
* Fluency in English, Italian or German are a plus
Why Schindler?
* We will offer you a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range, as well as attractive and performance-related compensation
* Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs
* Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours
* Health: Your health is important to us. You will benefit from a variety of health programs, including discount with fitness centres and in-house sporting events
* Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts
* Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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