At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Global Unit Lead

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Run What Runs the World

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a Functional Safety Engineer, you’ll take on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leading expertise, technology, and opportunity, and you own the challenge to make an impact that matters.

It won’t always be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone.

Your Role: Own the Challenge/Take on the Journey

• Support functional safety activities in development projects, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508).
• Define, implement, and maintain functional safety processes within the organization. Plan, execute, and document internal functional safety audits. Lead the creation and review of safety documentation including safety concepts, safety validation and safety manuals.
• Act as the primary interface with external certification bodies and coordinate product certification activities. Provide training and guidance to engineering teams to strengthen awareness and application of safety standards.
• Support risk assessments, hazard analyses, FMEA/FMEDA, and related safety analysis activities. Drive continuous improvement in safety practices and culture.

What it takes to Run what runs the world

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional safety engineering within industrial automation, robotics, automotive, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508).
• Experience working with certification bodies. Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer/Professional (TÜV or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills. Strong English communication skills.

Why ABB?

A global market leader redefining industries through technology and expertise.

• Results that matter—what we run here, runs the world.
• Autonomy & Ownership—we trust you to implement solutions.
• Run What Runs the World—join a team that drives progress forward.
• Apply by: [Closing Date, if applicable]
   

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.