Functional Safety Consultant (Automotive).

MosChip®; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MosChip is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Consultant for Auburn Hills, MI to lead automotive powertrain safety efforts under ISO 26262. The candidate will define system functions, architecture, and safety goals while coordinating with interfacing systems.

Responsibilities include modeling with Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink, performing HAZOP/HARA analyses, and deriving safety requirements. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive electronics experience focused on powertrain safety.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 standards.
• Hands-on experience with Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform Functional Safety Analysis and define Item Definitions, including system functions, architecture, and interfacing systems.
• Develop and maintain system models using Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conduct HAZOP and HARA activities to identify malfunctions, ASIL ratings, and safety goals.
• Identify and evaluate risks under various operating conditions.
• Derive FSRs and TSRs, allocating to hardware/software components.
• Perform and review safety analyses including FTA, FMEDA, and DFMEA.
• Maintain end-to-end traceability of safety requirements across V-model artifacts.
• Develop and manage Safety Case documentation per ISO 26262 lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align safety requirements.

Skills

Functional Safety

Medini Analyze

MATLAB/Simulink

HAZOP

HARA

FTA

FMEDA

DFMEA

ISO 26262

Powertrain Safety

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Automotive degree

Tools

Medini Analyze

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Title: Functional Safety Consultant.

Location, Auburn Hills, MI.

Experience:8+ Years.

Work authorization: Green Card and US Citizens.

Contract: Type:1099.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Functional Safety Consultant with expertise in automotive powertrain systems and ISO 26262 functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Functional Safety Analysis and define Item Definitions, including system functions, architecture, and interactions with interfacing systems.
• Develop and maintain system models using tools such as Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conduct HAZOP and HARA activities to identify system malfunctions, determine ASIL ratings, define Safety Goals, and establish Safe States.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with system failures under various operating conditions.
• Derive Functional Safety Requirements (FSRs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and allocate them to appropriate hardware and software components.
• Perform and review safety analyses, including FTA, FMEDA, and DFMEA.
• Maintain end-to-end traceability of safety requirements across all V-model work products.
• Develop and manage Safety Case documentation, ensuring compliance, completeness, and adherence to ISO 26262 throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interfacing system owners to ensure alignment on safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, or a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive electronics with a focus on powertrain functional safety.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Expertise in HAZOP, HARA, FTA, FMEDA, and DFMEA.
• Knowledge of automotive system architecture, powertrain systems, and ECU development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.