What does a Functional Safety Engineer do?

A Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safety of systems within an organization through the design, implementation, and validation of safety-related systems. Their primary goal is to prevent accidents and hazards that could potentially affect people, the environment, and the operation of equipment. This involves analyzing potential risks, designing safety measures to mitigate these risks, and ensuring systems comply with relevant safety standards and regulations. Additionally, they conduct safety assessments and audits, develop safety documentation, and ensure that all safety systems are maintained and updated according to the latest safety requirements.