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Functional Safety Engineer

Clarios
Plymouth, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
What you will do:

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will ensure the safety and compliance of advanced energy storage systems, including Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs and ultra-capacitor systems, used in low-voltage automotive applications (12V-48V). This role is responsible for implementing functional safety processes in accordance with ISO 26262, ensuring that safety-critical aspects are addressed throughout the entire product development life cycle.

How you will do it:

  • Functional Safety Development: Lead ISO 26262 lifecycle for Li-Ion and ultra-capacitor systems, covering HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety concept development. Collaborate on safety architectures like fail-operational and fail-safe strategies.
  • Safety Analysis & Verification: Conduct FMEA, FTA, and reliability assessments. Oversee validation tests, including functional safety and fault injection testing.
  • System-Level Safety Integration: Define safety requirements for subsystems (e.g., BMS, thermal management). Collaborate with software teams on safety mechanisms and ensure system integration.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain safety work products (Safety Plan, Safety Case, etc.). Support audits and ensure ASIL compliance.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with OEMs, suppliers, and regulators. Present safety strategies and align activities with project timelines.
  • Continuous Improvement: Enhance safety processes and tools. Stay updated on safety standards and emerging technologies.

What we look for:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years of professional engineering experience, preferably in OE Automotive or Tier 1 powertrain systems, with expertise in ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and safety analysis methods (HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA).
  • Strong software proficiency (MS Office, DOORS, etc.), analytical skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with customers, and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and team-focused approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred:

  • Proven experience in automotive or energy storage systems, including Li-Ion batteries, ultra-capacitors, and low-voltage (12V-48V) power systems.
  • Hands-on expertise in safety-critical system development, verification, and familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) and their safety features.
  • Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., ISO 26262, TÜV Rheinland) and knowledge of automotive standards like ASPICE 3.1 and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity).
  • Proficient in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML) and vehicle-level safety requirements, including diagnostics and redundancy strategies.

What you get:

  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
  • Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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