F 101 – Functional Safety Engineer

Dorle Controls LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorle Controls LLC is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer in Dearborn, MI to drive safety across the product lifecycle. You will develop safety plans, perform HARA, and allocate safety requirements to hardware and software, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and related standards.

The role involves coordinating with systems, software, hardware, and validation teams, producing safety cases, and supporting customer safety discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Functional Safety Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ASPICE.
• Experience with safety analyses and lifecycle development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Functional Safety plans per ISO 26262 / IEC 61508.
• Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA).
• Define Functional Safety Concepts (FSC) and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC).
• Derive and allocate safety requirements to HW and SW.
• Conduct safety analyses (FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA).
• Coordinate safety activities with cross-functional teams.
• Support safety verification, validation, and safety case documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ASIL requirements and participate in safety audits.

Skills

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

ASPICE

HARA

FMEA/FMEDA

FTA

ASIL Analysis

Safety Case Development

Embedded Systems

Systems Engineering

Risk Assessment

Technical Documentation

Cybersecurity awareness (ISO 21434)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Automotive Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Vector tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CANoe/CANalyzer

Job description

Job Title: Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Safety Engineer to ensure compliance with functional safety standards throughout the product development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for safety analysis, risk assessment, safety concept development, and implementation of safety requirements for automotive, embedded, or industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Functional Safety plans in compliance with ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or related safety standards.
• Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA).
• Define Functional Safety Concepts (FSC) and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC).
• Derive and allocate safety requirements to hardware and software components.
• Conduct safety analyses such as:
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis)
• FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)
• DFA (Dependent Failure Analysis)
• Coordinate safety activities with cross-functional teams, including systems, software, hardware, testing, and validation teams.
• Support safety verification and validation efforts.
• Prepare and maintain safety case documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) requirements.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits and assessments.
• Review design and architecture documents from a functional safety perspective.
• Support customer discussions related to safety requirements and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Functional Safety Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
• ISO 26262
• IEC 61508
• Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
• Embedded Systems
• System Engineering
• Experience with safety analysis tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional Safety Certification (TÜV, SGS, Exida, etc.).
• Experience with ADAS, Autonomous Driving, EV, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Powertrain, or Embedded Controls.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.
• Experience with Vector tools, MATLAB/Simulink, CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar.

Required Skills:

• ISO 26262
• HARA
• FMEA/FMEDA
• FTA
• ASIL Analysis
• Safety Case Development
• Embedded Systems
• Systems Engineering
• Risk Assessment
• Technical Documentation
• Nice to Have
• ASPICE knowledge
• Cybersecurity awareness (ISO 21434)
• ADAS/Autonomous Vehicle knowledge
• Electric Vehicle systems experience