Functional Safety Specialist - Hardware

Marelli; Corbetta; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global automotive supplier in Corbetta, Italy, is seeking a Functional Safety Specialist for its Electronics team. This role involves supporting safety-related design and compliance to ISO standards while coaching designers and managing projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, with 5 to 10 years of experience in hardware automotive development and knowledge of safety analysis tools. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for career advancement. Join us to shape the future of mobility!

Servizi

Ongoing training

Clear career path growth opportunities

Supportive international team

Competenze

• 5 to 10 years of experience in hardware automotive development.
• 3 years or more of experience with safety-relevant development.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 SOTIF is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support Project Safety Managers on safety-related issues.
• Coach system design in defining the safety concept.
• Review compliance with ISO 26262 requirements.

Conoscenze

Hardware automotive development

Safety analysis tools

Leadership

Embedded systems

Negotiation skills

Formazione

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Strumenti

DFA

FMEA

FTA

FMEDA

Descrizione del lavoro

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let’s push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."

Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential and pioneer innovation. As a global yet fast‑evolving company, we’re looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About the Position

Functional Safety Specialist (Hardware) – Electronics Functional Safety Team, located in Italy, France and Germany. This role is based at our office in Corbetta.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Safety Managers, Functional Safety Methodology Specialist and Head of Functional Safety on technical aspects of safety‑related issues.
• Provide pre‑offer support on platform designs, particularly on safe hardware (Hw) design, and apply that know‑how to other designs.
• During offers, coach system design in defining the safety concept and estimating components needing compliance with functional safety.
• Support and coach Hw designers in evaluating the functional safety impact of RFIs, RFQs and CRs.
• Over the development phase, support Hw designers in executing functional safety activities and in developing the product to meet functional safety requirements (e.g., requirements, architectures, safety analyses, etc.).
• Review and ensure compliance of work products and R&D processes with ISO 26262 requirements.
• For production, support and review safety‑relevant production documents (e.g., creation and application of safety‑relevant critical characteristics of the components used).
• For field analysis, support the definition and monitoring of field returns strategy for safety‑related issues.
• Prepare the project team for functional safety audits and assessments.
• Contribute to the definition of indicators to measure Functional Safety team efficiency and effectiveness, aiming at continuous process improvement.
• Share process‑improvement opportunities with the Functional Safety Methodology Specialist and the rest of the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ideally in Electronics or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in hardware automotive development.
• 3 years or more of experience with safety‑relevant development.
• Demonstrated leadership.

Other Skills and Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 SOTIF is a plus.
• Experience with safety analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., DFA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA).
• Experience developing embedded systems.
• Familiarity with process development standards (e.g., IATF, ASPICE).
• Good written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, Portuguese or French is an advantage.
• Ability to work within a multi‑national, cross‑cultural team covering EMEA, Asia (India, China, Japan), LATAM, and NAFTA.
• Strong negotiation skills to drive safety initiatives across R&D and OEMs.

Position Offer

• Fast‑paced yet supportive and high‑performing international team focused on transforming the future of mobility.
• Onboarding and ongoing training to accelerate your integration into Marelli’s culture.
• A hybrid work model to support work‑life balance, combining remote focus time with purposeful co‑creation in the office.
• Clear career path growth opportunities.

Join Us

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better‑connected future. Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronics business?

Talk to us! Submit your application via our website or LinkedIn.