About the role

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to join exida in Australia. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our engineering systems and products. As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining functional safety strategies across our projects and operations. This role is essential to our commitment to delivering safe, compliant solutions to our clients and stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

- Conducting functional safety analysis and assessments in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Developing and maintaining functional safety plans, documentation and procedures for projects and products
- Performing hazard and risk assessments to identify potential safety issues and recommend mitigation strategies
- Conducting safety reviews, audits and verification activities to ensure compliance with functional safety standards
- Providing technical support and guidance to project team on functional safety requirements and best practices
- Staying up to date with evolving functional safety standards and regulatory changes in the industry

What we're looking for

- A recognised qualification in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in functional safety engineering, ideally within safety-critical systems or high-reliability industries
- Demonstrable knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 26262, or equivalent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct complex safety assessments
- Experience with hazard analysis methodologies including FMEA, HAZOP and fault tree analysis




- Proficiency in safety-related documentation and the ability to communicate technical safety concepts to diverse audiences
- Familiarity with safety-critical system design and verification processes
- Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple safety initiatives simultaneously
- Professional certification in functional safety (e.g. CFSE/CFSP) is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

About us exida is a leading provider of functional safety engineering solutions and expertise. We are committed to helping organisations across various industries to meet the highest standards of reliability and compliance. Our team comprises experienced safety professionals dedicated to advancing safety excellence and protecting people, assets and the environment. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, innovation and commitment to our clients' success.

What we offer

- Competitive salary and advantages package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Professional development opportunities including training, certifications, and conference attendance
- Career advancement pathways within a growing, respected organisation
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your expertise is valued
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies used in functional safety engineering
- Opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects across multiple industries and countries

Apply now If you are a passionate Functional Safety Engineer ready to make an impact in safety-critical systems, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to the exida recruitment team. Join us in our mission to make the world safer.

📌 Functional Safety Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 exida
📍 Brisbane