Co-Op - Functional Safety R&D - 2027

Schaeffler; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Schaeffler invites you to join its R&D team as a Functional Safety R&D Intern focusing on SEooC frameworks for integrity functions. You will apply ISO 26262 safety standards across EE and SW domains on HPC platforms.

Key projects include SEooC framework development, V-Cycle documentation, and defining safety requirements and tests with Safety Manual integration guidelines. This intern role is for current students pursuing a related bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and V-cycle development.

Responsibilities

• Main Project: SEooC framework for integrity functions.
• Create and manage V-cycle generic documentation for safety concepts.
• Define EE & SW Technical Safety Requirements and write Test Cases.
• Develop configurability files for EE/SW per ISO 26262.
• Understand security and safety interaction on HPC platforms.

Skills

Electronics basics

Microcontrollers

Embedded systems

Systems engineering

V-Cycle development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

General Information

Join our R&D group as a Functional Safety R&D Intern focusing on Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) frameworks for integrity functions. You will apply ISO 26262 functional safety standards across electrical and software engineering domains.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Main Project: Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) Framework for Integrity Functions.
• V-Cycle Documentation: Create and manage V-cycle generic documentation for technical safety concepts.
• Requirements & Testing: Define Technical Safety Requirements (EE & SW) and write corresponding Technical Safety Test Cases.
• ISO 26262 Integration: Develop configurability files for EE and SW requirements according to ISO 26262, including guidelines for Safety Manual integration.
• Platform Security Awareness: Understand security and safety interaction on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.

Your Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and provide proof of enrollment and GPA upon request.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
• Technical Foundations:
  • Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with general systems engineering principles and V-Cycle development processes.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Your Contact

Schaeffler Motion Tech US

Nichole Souva