Functional Safety

Exp: 3-6 Yrs

Job Description

Functional Safety Governance Engineer – Center of Competence team

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Execute internal safety audits, and functional safety assessments at the highest independence level (I3), ensuring ISO 26262 compliance and global consistency of core FuSa work products.
• Execute Confirmation reviews for FuSa work products like Safety plan, Safety case, Impact Analysis, HARA, FSC, Test concept and others.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve Functional Safety (FuSa) processes, methods, tools, and templates across the organization in line with ISO 26262.
• Identify and escalate deviations from ISO 26262 to the Management. Manage lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor emerging safety regulations, standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF), and trends to proactively protect the organization from future compliance risks.

Key Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262:2018 (Part 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9) and related automotive safety standards and regulations.
• Proven experience conducting confirmation reviews, FuSa audits, and functional safety assessments across system, component, and software levels.
• Strong knowledge of safety analysis methods: FMEA, FTA, Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA).
• Familiarity with product development process areas: requirements management, SYS/SW/HW Engineering, and Verification / Validation.
• Analytical, conceptual, and methodical thinking; strong presentation and moderation skills.
• Intercultural competency and strong communication/networking skills for global team collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive functional safety, with hands-on exposure to E/E safety projects.
• Must have performed FuSa confirmation reviews and FuSa Assessments in previous experience.
• Certifications:
  • ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer (TV Rheinland, TV SD, exida, or equivalent) (Required)

Roles and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, works on the architecture and applied knowledge of coding an electronic microcontroller or components and ensure product works to specification. Assists in coding, testing, and debugging software or making enhancements to existing software . Writes programs according to specifications from higher level staff or Technical team.