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System Safety Engineer

Posted 19 June 2025
Salary £33 - £33.88 per hour
LocationWarwick
Job type Contract
Discipline EV & Electrical Systems
Reference80064_1750344222

Job description

System Safety Engineer

9-month initial contract

Hybrid working - Gaydon

£33.88ph (Inside IR35), 40 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a luxury automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a System Safety Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As System Safety Engineer, your main responsibilities are:

  • Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.
  • Independently analyses and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
  • Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
  • Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

Qualifications / Skills needed

  • Masters' Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field.
  • Additional certification in Functional safety.
  • 7-10 years Functional Safety HV system
  • ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) assessments and FMEA (Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis)
  • Strong understanding of High Voltage Architectures (batteries, inverters, power distribution, charger, DCDC)

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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