Job Title: Safety-Critical Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Safety-Critical Engineer to join our team focused on designing, implementing, and validating safety systems for bridge and gantry cranes.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with European Machinery Directive and other international safety standards while enabling efficient and reliable crane performance.
* Liaise with the risk assessment team to interpret safety function requirements and identify safety generate Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), based on risk assessments and international standards.
* Support electrical and software design engineers to translate safety requirements into practical electrical design solutions, including safety circuits, safety PLC logic, and selection of appropriate components.
* Review and validate safety-related parts of the control system and carry out performance calculation using Sistema software application.
* Generate safety function descriptions, verification reports, and compliance checklists.
* Provide support during functional testing, commissioning, and validation of safety systems.
* Assist in maintaining standard safety design templates and blocks for use across various products.
* Stay current with developments in machine safety standards, components, and best practices.
* Participate in internal design reviews and provide input on safety-related aspects of the system design.
* Liaise with technical documentation department to apply risk assessment outputs to instructions for use.
Requirements:
* Recognised qualification in engineering in the fields of electrical, software, or mechanical engineering, functional safety, or a related discipline.
* Knowledge of European Machine Safety Directive or international standards in safety-related parts of control systems is desirable.
* Third-level qualification or suitable experience in health & safety or a related discipline is desirable.
* Qualification as a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) and/or Certified Expert in Functional Safety (CEFS) is an advantage.