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Job Title: Engineering - Functional Safety Hardware Design Engineer (2166-1)
Location: Round Rock, TX- 78681
Duration of Contract: 12 months (with the possible extension)
Job Description:
AS A PCB DESIGN ENGINEER, YOU WILL:
· Lead the design, development, and validation of complex, mixed-signal electronic hardware systems that comply with Functional Safety requirements for industrial automation industry.
· Work closely with embedded software engineers to ensure safety-critical hardware-software interaction.
· Define safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
· Perform Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to ensure fault tolerant hardware design.
· Implement system-level safety concepts, including safety integrity levels and hardware fault tolerance requirements.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPEREIENCE & SKILLS
· Bachelors degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related STEM degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience Or Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related STEM degree and 7 or more years of relevant experience Strong knowledge of Functional Safety standards
· Experience in safety-critical electronic system design, including redundancy, fault detection, and mitigation techniques.
· Proficiency in hardware safety analysis methods.
· Hands-on experience with EMC, thermal, and environmental testing for safety-critical systems.
· Expertise in PCB design tools and simulation tools
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
· Experience working with certification agencies and regulatory bodies.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
· Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and high-speed digital electronics.
· Experience with regulatory documentation and reporting.
· Understanding or experience with Distributed Control Systems or Safety Instrumented Systems
Hiring manager top 3 skill sets:
1. Strong knowledge of Functional Safety standards (we use IEC 61508)
2. Experience in safety-critical electronic system design, including redundancy, fault detection, and mitigation techniques.
3. Hands-on experience with EMC, thermal, and environmental testing for safety-critical systems.
📌 Eligibility: Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship may apply.
