{"id":3801125,"date":"2026-06-04T14:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laura.fi\/vacancies\/company\/functional-safety-specialist-helsinki\/functional-safety-specialist-helsinki\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:36:12","slug":"3801125","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/laura.fi\/en\/vacancies\/academic-work-finland-oy\/functional-safety-specialist-helsinki\/3801125\/","title":{"rendered":"Functional Safety Specialist, Helsinki"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the role<\/p>\n

As a Functional Safety Specialist, you will focus on the design and implementation of safety-critical embedded systems and PLC architectures. You will work within a specialized team to ensure all software solutions meet rigorous safety standards.<\/p>\n

You are offered
\n– Meaningful and valuable position in a well-known international company that is a leader in it’s own field
\n– Great colleagues and supportive team
\n– Lunch benefit<\/p>\n

Work tasks<\/p>\n

This position involves the technical development and safety validation of software systems, bridging the gap between embedded programming and functional safety compliance. Ideally we are looking for someone who has strong knowledge in C++ and embedded software development and some understanding on functional safety.
\n– Develop and maintain embedded software solutions using C++
\n– Program and integrate PLC systems for industrial applications
\n– Conduct safety analysis and risk assessments for embedded software
\n– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define safety requirements
\n– Perform verification and validation of safety-critical systems
\n– Create and maintain technical documentation for functional safety compliance
\n– Participate in code reviews and system architecture design sessions<\/p>\n

We are looking for<\/p>\n

– Relevant engineering degree (BSc or MSc)
\n– Advanced knowledge of C++
\n– Good knowledge of Embedded Software Development
\n– Basic knowledge of PLC-programming
\n– Professional proficiency in English<\/p>\n

It is meritorious if you have
\n– Functional Safety Knowledge
\n– Fluent skills in Finnish<\/p>\n

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:
\n– Self sufficent
\n– Great team player
\n– Eager to learn and develop your own skills even further<\/p>\n

Our recruitment process
\nThis recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.<\/p>\n

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.
\n<\/p>\n

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Employment relationship:<\/span>Employment <\/span><\/div>\n
Wage:<\/span>Other <\/span><\/div>\n
Number of positions:<\/span>1<\/span><\/div>\n
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