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safety engineer

Title posted on indeed.com - Functional Safety Engineer

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Employer details Hepburn Engineering Inc.

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*Reliable. Trusted. Safety-focused. These are a few words to describe Hepburn Engineering's systems, staff and work culture. These are also a few of the key traits we're looking for in our new Functional Safety Engineer / Specialist. Learn more about this exciting opportunity below!* Hepburn Engineering Inc. is a medium sized, highly-skilled engineering firm located in Toronto, ON (Etobicoke). We design and supply safe, reliable 'hoists and winches' to the mining industry, and 'replenishment-at-sea' equipment to blue water navies all around the world. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead/support the functional safety activities relating to the development and maintenance of Hepburn Engineering Inc.?s (HEI) equipment and systems. As a member of the Engineering team, the Functional Safety Engineer / Specialist will collaborate cross-functionally with domain experts to ensure delivery of the company?s functional safety projects, initiatives and related short and long-term goals. *Our ideal Functional Safety expert will:* * Be a system-level thinker, with strong collaboration and communication skills. * Develop system and software architecture documentation for existing solutions as required to meet functional safety standards * Define relevant safety requirements and/or test specifications, as needed. * Develops documentation and related deliverables as part of the functional safety system lifecycle. * Work in collaboration with design engineers, quality assurance and other functions to advance critical functional safety initiatives and improvement opportunities. * Bring proven project management skills, with an ability to partner with and influence internal and external project stakeholders, experts and consultants. * Have knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL). *Requirements:* * Bachelor?s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. * Holds a relevant Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or a Functional Safety designation. * Knowledge of systems engineering and the ability to apply it in a multi-disciplinary environment. * A minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in functional safety standards and certification(s). Experience in the application of IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849 strongly preferred. * Familiarity with Safety Analysis methods: Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA). * Strong project/program management skills. *HOW TO APPLY: *Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume, with a covering letter, to the attention of the Director, Human Resources at: HR@hepeng.com \*No agencies or search firms please\* *A few more things about us?*we are a proud Canadian business, and we care deeply about our people who deliver safe and trusted engineering systems and solutions to our valued customers globally. We are located in a modern, state-of-the-art office near Bloor/Islington intersection and all major highways and transit hubs. We have a very competitive compensation, bonus and benefits program, as well as a commitment to company socials and community involvement. *NOTE: * * Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. * Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with relevant experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00-$200,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus pay Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application question(s): * Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? * Do you have a minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in functional safety standards and certifications? * Do you have an active functional safety certification or designation? Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-05-05