Functional Safety Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of our autonomous robotic systems for vehicle control. The role involves assessing safety risks, defining requirements, and implementing measures throughout the product development lifecycle.

The Functional Safety Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the design, development, verification, and validation of our technologies, adhering to industry standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to developing functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.

• Conduct safety analysis, including Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA), Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into the design and development process.

• Review safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, cases, and reports.

• Participate in safety audits and assessments, both internal and external.

• Travel: Less than 25% of the time

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer or similar credentials are highly preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, or agricultural equipment.

• Specific experience with standards like UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO 25119, IEC 61508, or other industry specific safety standards and machinery directives.

Skills:

• Proficient understanding of functional safety standards and regulations that lead to safety certified products.

• Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with functional safety like HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA.

• Knowledge in designing and analyzing safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels.

• Proficient analytical and problem-solving

• Analytical skills

• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to present and summarize reports and analysis