Job Description

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.
• Prior 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… 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.

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