Senior Specialist – Functional Safety

Magna International; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in India seeks a Senior Specialist – Functional Safety to ensure ISO 26262 compliance across the system development lifecycle. You will perform safety analyses (HARA, FMEA/FTA/FMEDA), derive safety requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate safety goals and build safety cases.

You will lead safety audits, support safety management activities, and contribute to safety concepts for eDrive and all-wheel drive systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/electronics or related field.
• 10–12 years of system safety requirements and concepts experience for eDrive or similar products.
• Experience with customer requirement elicitation and direct customer interaction.
• Hands-on safety analysis and functional safety management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system requirements with ISO 26262 focus.
• Perform FMEA, FTA, DFA, and FMEDA analyses for eDrive and AWD systems.
• Support safety management activities, including safety planning and safety-case creation.
• Assist project safety managers in preparing for functional safety audits and assessments.

Skills

ISO 26262 knowledge

HARA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety case development

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical/electronics

Tools

PTC DOORS

CodeBeamer

Job description

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Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

Job Title

Senior Specialist – Functional Safety

Job Introduction

As a System Safety Engineer (Senior Specialist), you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 across the complete system development lifecycle. Your role will involve performing system safety analysis (HARA, FSC, TSC), defining safety concepts, deriving safety requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that safety goals are met. You will also perform FMEDA/FTA/FMEA activities, safety validation, and confirm compliance through reviews, audits, and safety case documentation.

Major Responsibilities

• Define and manage system requirements and specifications with a strong focus on ISO 26262 functional safety compliance.
• Perform safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, DFA, and FMEDA for eDrive, Transfer case and all-wheel drive systems.
• Support Functional Safety Management activities, including safety planning, safety case creation, and progress tracking.
• Assist project safety managers in preparing for and conducting functional safety audits and assessments.
• Define and manage system requirements and specifications with a strong focus on ISO 26262 functional safety compliance.
• Perform safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, DFA, and FMEDA for eDrive, Transfer case and all-wheel drive systems.
• Support Functional Safety Management activities, including safety planning, safety case creation, and progress tracking.
• Assist project safety managers in preparing for and conducting functional safety audits and assessments.

Knowledge and Education

A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in electrical/electronics, or a related technical field is mandatory.

Work Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in defining and specifying system safety requirements and concepts for eDrive or comparable products.
• Proven experience in customer requirement elicitation and direct interaction with customers.
• Hands‑on experience in safety analysis and functional safety management activities.
• Knowledge of risk assessment in system testing is desirable.
• Background in automotive industry is mandatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in deriving Functional Safety Concept (FSC), Functional Safety Requirements (FSR), Technical Safety Concept (TSC), and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR).
• Strong understanding of Functional Safety Analysis and its critical role in achieving compliance with ISO 26262.
• Extensive experience performing HARA using the HAZOP method to derive safety goals.
• In‑depth knowledge of the E‑GAS three‑level monitoring concept.
• Solid expertise in ASIL Decomposition and ASIL Reduction techniques.
• Basic understanding of hardware circuits and schematic is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of eDrive functional safety concepts, including subcomponents such as inverter, electric motor (PMSM/ASM), and clutch unit.
• Basic understanding of system testing, software testing, and unit testing is highly desirable.
• Experience in developing Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) is desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of eDrive units and electric vehicle architectures.
• Good working knowledge of PMSM and ASM operation.
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes and ISO 26262 standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross‑functional teams and customers.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills under pressure.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools such as PTC/DOORs/Codebeamer is preferred.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI‑Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Powertrain

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry‑changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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