Functional Safety Manager

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Functional Safety Manager to lead ISO 26262 activities across semiconductor and automotive projects, ensuring safety compliance and guiding engineering teams.

You will develop safety plans, mentor engineers, and coordinate safety assessments such as FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and Safety Case, while liaising with customers and cert bodies. Domestic/international travel required (~10%).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of functional safety experience in semiconductor or automotive domains.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262/IEC 61508 and safety-critical applications.
• Experience creating Safety Cases, FMEDA, DFA, and FTA documents.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and safety-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety activities across semiconductor and automotive projects, ensuring ISO 26262 compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define system architecture and safety requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and tailor the functional safety plan for each project.
• Manage safety assessments including FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and Safety Case documentation.

Skills

Functional safety

ISO 26262

Safety lifecycle

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ansys Medini Analyze

Job description

About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Functional Safety Manager
Analog Devices is seeking a Functional Safety Manager to lead and oversee the functional safety activities across various semiconductor and automotive projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and providing technical leadership throughout the safety lifecycle. This is a critical role requiring a deep understanding of functional safety processes and the ability to guide engineering teams toward successful delivery of safety-compliant products.

Job requirement:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in functional safety within the semiconductor or automotive industry, with a strong focus on ISO 26262 or IEC61508 and safety-critical applications.
• Hands-on experience with creating safety documents such as Safety Cases, DFA, FMEDA, and FTA.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and safety-critical projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-oriented mindset and excellent documentation abilities.
• Strong understanding of the product development life cycle, particularly with systems, electrical, or software development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and creative problem-solver who can adapt to challenges.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (~10%).
• ISO 26262 Certification is preferred.
• Experience with Ansys Medini Analyze is a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and related processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with ASPICE/CMMI and cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434) is a plus.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead functional safety activities across semiconductor and automotive projects, ensuring adherence to ISO 26262 and related standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define the system architecture and ensure compliance with functional safety requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the functional safety plan, tailoring it to the specific needs of each project.
• Manage safety assessments, including FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and Safety Case documentation, ensuring all deliverables are completed in compliance with safety standards.
• Train and mentor engineering teams on safety standards, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams, customers, and external safety certification bodies.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to refine safety processes and tools across the organization.
• Schedule and conduct confirmation reviews as defined within the safety plan, ensuring compliance with milestones and objectives.
• Manage third-party audits and assessments, coordinating with external evaluators and stakeholders.
• Evaluate customer safety systems and recommend appropriate safety architecture for projects.
• Act as the gatekeeper for each phase of the safety lifecycle, ensuring that all safety-related work products meet quality and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate is results-driven and self-motivated with experience in design architecture, a track record of execution excellence, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with business and technical teammates at all levels of the organization.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days