Functional Safety Specialist - Hardware
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About the Position
We are looking for a Functional Safety Specialist (Hardware) to join the Electronics Functional Safety Team. You will be based at our office in Corbetta.
Your Responsibilities
- Support Project Safety Managers, Functional Safety Methodology Specialists and the Head of Functional Safety on technical aspects of safety-related issues.
- Before concrete offers or projects, support platform designs, particularly on safe hardware (Hw) design, and apply know-how gained to other designs.
- During offers, support and coach the system design in the definition of safety concept and estimation of components needing compliance with functional safety.
- Support and coach Hw designers in evaluating the functional safety impact of RFIs, RFQs and CRs.
- During development, support and coach Hw designers in the execution of functional safety activities and in developing the product in compliance with functional safety (e.g. requirements, architectures, safety analyses, etc.).
- Review and ensure the 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.
- Support the Project Safety Manager in preparing the project team for functional safety audits and assessments.
- Contribute to the definition of indicators to measure Functional Safety team efficiency and effectiveness for his/her area of competence, aiming at continuous process improvement.
- Share opportunities for process improvement with the Functional Safety Methodology Specialist and with the rest of the team.
Qualifications
- Degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ideally in Electronics or similar.
- 5 to 10 years’ experience within hardware automotive development.
- 3+ years experience with safety-relevant development.
- Demonstrated leadership.
Other Skills that we would welcome
- Relevant parts of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 SOTIF as a plus.
- Tools and methodologies for safety analysis (e.g. DFA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA).
- Embedded systems development.
- Process development standards (e.g. IATF, ASPICE).
- Good written and spoken English (mandatory).
- Languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, Portuguese or French are an advantage.
- Experience working in multi-national and cross-cultural teams.
- Negotiation skills to motivate others on what needs to be done for a safe product, primarily towards R&D and OEMs.
What this position offers you
- Fast‑paced yet supportive and high‑performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work‑life balance by combining remote focus time with purposeful co‑creation time in the office.
- Career path and growth opportunities.
Take the next step
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! To apply, submit your application via our website.
Marelli is one of the world’s leading independent automotive suppliers, dedicated to innovation and manufacturing excellence. We aim to change the future of mobility by creating a safer, greener, and more connected world.