Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

Dana Canada Corp.; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Boucherville seeks a senior Functional Safety Engineer to lead ISO 26262 activities across the full development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to ensure safety requirements are feasible, clearly traced, and properly implemented. You will engage customers at RFQ stages to review safety objectives and drive the creation of Safety Plans, Safety Cases, FMEA/FTA, and related artefacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of ISO 26262 experience; powertrain/electric vehicle applications preferred.
• Expert knowledge of safety concepts, hazard analysis and risk assessment (FMEA/FTA) at system and sub-system levels.
• Strong systems engineering principles across electronics, software and hardware domains.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 25119, ISO 13849, IEC 62061.

Responsibilities

• Support ISO 26262 activities across the full development lifecycle, including safety planning and requirements development.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering to ensure safety requirements are feasible, clearly traced, and properly implemented.
• Engage with customers during RFQ stages to review safety objectives and specific requirements; and in the resolution of safety concerns.
• Develop and maintain, either directly or indirectly, all necessary work products, including Safety Plan, Safety Manual, Safety Concepts, ASIL rating/decomposition, DIA, HARA, Safety Requirements, FMEA & FTA, Safety Verification and Validation, Confirmation measures, Safety Case.
• Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required).

Skills

Relationship building

Strong communication

Independent decision making

Ethical and inclusive

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support ISO 26262 activities through the full development lifecycle, including safety planning, hazard
  analysis, safety concepts, and requirements development.
• Work with systems, hardware, and software engineering to ensure safety requirements are feasible, clearly
  understood, and properly traced and implemented.
• Engage directly with customers during the request for quotation stage; on jointly reviewing functional safety
  objectives and specific requirements; and in the resolution of functional safety concerns.
• Develop and maintain, either directly or indirectly, all necessary work products, including but not limited to:
  • Safety Plan
  • Safety Manual
  • Safety Concepts
  • ASIL rating/decomposition
  • DIA
  • HARA
  • Safety Requirements
  • FMEA & FTA
  • Safety Verification and Validation activities
  • Confirmation measures
  • Safety Case
• Support consistency and continuous improvement of functional safety processes across teams.
• Support issue resolution related to safety findings, requirement gaps, or test results.
• Contribute to functional safety training and awareness sessions, helping teams across the organization
  understand roles, responsibilities, and process expectations.
• Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required).

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or a related field of study
• 7-10 years experience implementing ISO 26262; powertrain and/or electric vehicle applications preferred.
• Expert knowledge and industry experience with safety concepts, hazard analysis and risk assessment, FMEA,FTA at both system and sub-system level.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and ability to use this in a multi-disciplinary approach
  (electronics, software, mechanical hardware, hydraulics)
• Experience in the implementation of functional safety standards like IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, ISO
  15998, ISO 25119, IEC 62061, and other related standards for systems, hardware and software development
  like CMMI, INCOSE, ASPICE.
• Demonstrated progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and
  control systems.

Skills

• Able to effectively build relationships with other disciplines to drive results in matrix organization
• Strong communication skills: listening, speaking, and writing, at all levels
• Able to make decisions independently with appropriate level of consultation/communication.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and
  diversity
• Both strategic and hands on; able to execute as well as proactively plan.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (10%)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.