Principal Engineer, Functional Safety

Analog Devices; Moneygall; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Moneygall, Ireland, seeks an experienced Principal Engineer in Functional Safety. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for functional safety across various industrial applications. Candidates should possess a BS in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering, and have relevant experience designing safety-compliant systems. Strong problem-solving skills and good English communication are essential. Join a dynamic team that values growth and innovation while ensuring safety and cybersecurity in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering; MSEE or MSCE.
• Experience in architecting and defining functionally safe systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deliver a functional safety strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Present functional safety concepts to customers.

Skills

Functional Safety Systems Design

Problem Solving

English Communication

Industrial Cyber Security Knowledge

Integrated Circuit Design

Systems Engineering

Education

BS/BEng in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering

MSEE or MSCE

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 LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Principal Engineer, Functional Safety

Analog Devices industrial automation business unit is working to enable the digital transformation within manufacturing and process control. As we move towards the digital edge ADI has ambitious plans to support our customers in areas including functional safety and cyber security.

The team has an opening for an experienced functional safety person to enhance the functional safety capability already in the team and lead functional safety development on novel solutions at both the integrated circuit, software, and module levels across a wide range of areas including 3D TOF, PLC analog input/output cards, motor control, robots and emerging technologies. Many of these applications also need cyber security and you can’t be safe if you are not secure.

Given the wide range of industrial applications and the knowledge already in the group this opening offers excellent opportunities to grow and work with existing experts. This includes opportunities for participation on industry standards groups. Further education is encouraged and supported.

In this role you will be expected to help develop, implement, and deliver a consistent and scalable functional safety strategy. The ability to employ systems thinking and to collaborate with the lead Systems Architect and other domain experts is key for this role. The ability to work in close cooperation with cross-functional teams is important, as is presenting functional safety concepts to our customers.

While the core of the role is functional safety, our customers also need support in related areas including intrinsic safety, electrical safety, and cyber security. Existing knowledge in these areas is valuable but training opportunities will be provided if needed.

Your Qualifications

Minimum BS/BEng in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering; MSEE or MSCE

Experience and Skills

Given the wide range of skills required it is unlikely any candidate will have them all, but the following are given as guidance

• Experience in architecting and defining functionally safe systems based on IEC 61508 or ISO 26262 at the system or IC level
• Experience in developing and maintaining functional safety work products (preferably in a lead role). Examples: of such work products include safety concepts, FMEDA, safety manuals, software test libraries
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to understand and clearly articulate technical issues
• Good verbal and written English communication skills to work effectively with teams spread across the planet and work with our industrial customers in Europe, US and ASIA
• A knowledge of industrial cyber security and especially the IEC 62443 series of standards
• The ability and interest in reading IEC and ISO standards, academic and industry papers, and books
• A knowledge of integrated circuit design and application
• Systems engineering experience for complex automotive & industrial applications

Travel Required: Yes, typically 15%

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