Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer (m/f/d) 80 - 100 % Join our mission to engineer safer, smarter systems! As a Senior Functional Safety Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in designing robust, safety-compliant hardware architectures. Your expertise will directly contribute to future product certifications and enable innovation across our next generation of safety-critical systems. This is a high-impact role where your work will reduce development risk, ensure compliance with international standards, and help shape the future of our safety-driven technology. You exciting new challenges include + Designing and develop hardware systems in compliance with IEC 61508 safety standards. + Conducting safety analyses such as FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA to support safety case documentation. + Leading hardware fault injection testing and ensure validation coverage across assemblies. + Collaborating with software, systems, and quality teams to ensure safety compliance. + Interfacing with external certification bodies to support assessment and audits. + Contributing to the definition of safety plans, requirements, and verification strategies. Who you are We’re looking for a structured and collaborative professional with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for quality. You thrive in cross-functional teams and take ownership in driving reliable, safety-focused solutions. What you bring + Degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Design or similar + Solid experience in HW/PCBA design and a proven track record in functional safety projects + Proven experience in hardware designs for systems requiring functional safety + Hands-on involvement in IEC 61508-certified projects, knowledge of related standards is a plus + Knowledge of safety analysis as FMEDA and FMEA tailored to PCB-level circuits + Strong understanding of high-reliability layout techniques, fail-safe design and electrical isolation methods + Experience designing for robust signal quality and electromagnetic compliance, including safe power distribution and layout best practices + Awareness of key reliability metrics such as MTTF and FIT, and the ability to apply effective derating strategies in hardware design + Fluency in English, Italian or German are a plus Our benefits You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer: + We will offer you a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range, as well as attractive and performance-related compensation + Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs + Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours + Health: Your health is important to us. You will benefit from a variety of health programs, including discount with fitness centres and in-house sporting events + Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts + Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity Can You Elevate Us? Be part of a highly driven organization where high performance connects people and is a vital part of achieving strong business results. Please send us your complete application documents (CV, Reference Letters and University Diplomas). www.schindler.com At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency. We Elevate