Functional Safety Engineer (CE Compliance Coordinator)

Quick Facts

• Role: Functional Safety Engineer (CE Compliance Coordinator)
• Focus: CE compliance coordination and functional safety documentation for machines and systems

Description

In this role, you coordinate CE marking responsibilities in accordance with the Machinery Directive/Regulation and ensure norm-compliant development of high-tech systems. You conduct risk assessments, evaluate safety-relevant functions, and create and review functional safety documentation (e.g., DIN EN 13849, SISTEMA, DIN EN 60204-1). You act as the point of contact for functional safety and product safety during the development phase and coordinate CE-related documents with engineering and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate all CE-relevant documents with Construction, Electrical Engineering, and Project teams
• Perform risk assessments and support the assessment of safety-related functions
• Create and assess functional safety documentation (e.g., DIN EN 13849, SISTEMA, DIN EN 60204-1)
• Serve as contact for functional safety and product safety during development
• Develop internal CE and standards processes and standards
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and external partners on safety-related topics
• Actively shape safe, standards-compliant development of special-purpose high-tech equipment

Requirements

• Technical background (degree or comparable qualification) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Experience in mechanical engineering or plant/system construction (design, automation, commissioning, or development)
• Knowledge of CE marking, Machinery Directive/Regulation, or functional safety
• Technical understanding of the interaction between mechanics, electrical systems, and control
• Structured working style and strong quality awareness
• Communication skills and teamwork
• German C1 and English at least B1
• Preferred: experience with DIN EN 13849, SISTEMA, and risk assessments
• Preferred: additional standards knowledge such as DIN EN 60204-1 or SEMI

Benefits

• Permanent employment (unlimited contract)
• Flexible working hours
• Daycare allowance
• Bike leasing
• Occupational pension (BAV) and company profit sharing (VWL)
• Company fitness
• Onboarding program with individual support
• Annual employee reviews for personal development
• Employee discounts and regular company events