Functional Safety Engineer/Electrical Engineer

We're looking for a Functional Safety Engineer to join our team. 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 help drive and 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 the Sr. Functional Safety Manager and 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.
• Develop 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/Systems Engineering.
• Holds a relevant Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or a Functional Safety designation.
• Must have knowledge of systems engineering, DevOps, test cases and test reports.
• Prior work experience (5+ years) in functional safety standards and certification(s).
• Proven experience in the application of IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849.
• Experience in Mining 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 and requirements writing skills.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume, with a covering letter, to the attention of Human Resources at: [email protected]

*We are not soliciting any recruitment support from agencies or search firms*

**A few more things…**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.
• This is a new position. Estimated salary may range between 120,000 – 170,000CAD.
• Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related requirements and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible 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