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Position Overview
The Europe ECI Engineer (FS Specialist) will serve as the regional subject matter expert in Functional Safety, ensuring compliance with international standards and supporting safe, reliable operations across European manufacturing sites. This role will lead functional safety lifecycle activities and provide technical guidance to sites, while also contributing to broader Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) initiatives such as asset lifecycle management, capital project design, and standardization efforts.
Job Responsibilities
Functional Safety Leadership (Core)
- Act as Functional Safety Subject Matter Expert (e.g., TÜV FSEng., Exida CFSP/E).
- Provide technical support on the functional safety lifecycle, including compliance with IEC 61511/61508.
- Support authority engagement and improvement projects related to safety systems.
- Develop and build internal FS capability.
Asset Lifecycle Program Support
- Contribute to lifecycle strategy for control systems and electrical infrastructure.
- Apply knowledge in cable calculations, fault studies, ATEX equipment selection, and maintenance best practices.
- Help safeguard long-term productivity and improve energy efficiency.
- Support proactive EI program management to prevent failures and reduce downtime risks.
EC&I Capital Project Design
- Assist in the design and execution of EC&I capital projects.
- Support internal delivery of detailed design to reduce external resource costs.
- Contribute to scope development and technical documentation for EI programs.
EC&I Technical Standards Development
- Support the development and roll-out of standardized EC&I design, installation, and commissioning practices.
- Promote harmonized engineering solutions across European sites to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
Discipline Engineering Support
- Provide expert EC&I support to sites, increasing internal capacity.
- Assist with site compliance, authority engagement, and improvement initiatives.
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field.
Certifications: TÜV Functional Safety Engineer or Exida CFSP/E certification strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 7–10 years in EC&I engineering with a strong focus on functional safety.
- Proven experience in FS lifecycle management and compliance.
- Exposure to capital project design, asset lifecycle planning, and technical standardization (desirable).
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