Functional Safety Engineer – REMOTE – OUTSIDE IR35

Job Reference: 051CFS

Job Location: United Kingdom, Scotland

Job Type: Contract

Posted a day ago

Contract Opportunity: Fully Remote Functional Safety Engineer (Outside IR35) – 3 Months

Are you a skilled engineer with expertise in Functional Safety and standards like ISO13849, IEC 61508, and IEC 62061? We’re looking for a highly flexible and self-driven engineer to join our team for a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension. This position is fully remote and outside IR35, offering you the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities:

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Quick Learner: Pick up certifications and project specifics efficiently, with the support of our team.
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Collaborative Work: Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project goals are met, with a flexible approach to the work process.
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Technical Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of Functional Safety standards and your technical background (no need to be a design engineer).
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Standards Knowledge: Apply your understanding of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, SIL, FMEA, MTTfd, and Performance Levels to ensure safety-related control systems meet requirements.
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Lifecycle Management: Involve yourself in the Safety Lifecycle, ensuring diagnostic coverage and effective safety assessments across systems.
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Flexible Role: The ideal candidate can come from a variety of backgrounds, provided they have experience in technical testing and approvals and a strong knowledge of Functional Safety principles.

Key Skills and Experience:

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Proficiency in ISO 13849 (Category 2), IEC 61508, and IEC 62061.
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FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) expertise.
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In-depth knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL), MTTfd, and Performance Levels.
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Hands-on experience with Safety Lifecycle Management.
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Previous exposure to Safety Related Control Systems.
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Strong understanding of diagnostic coverage and fault detection mechanisms.

Why You Should Apply:

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Remote Work: Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of working from anywhere.
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Outside IR35: No need to worry about IR35 restrictions—this role is outside IR35.
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Collaborative Environment: Work closely with an experienced team, ensuring smooth integration and support.
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Varied Experience: Whether you’re a test engineer, systems engineer, or safety expert, this is a great opportunity to apply your skills in a practical, hands-on role.

Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Type: Outside IR35

Interested? Apply now! sb@Waconsultants.com

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