Functional Safety Engineer

Rsb Ac; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RSB Automotive Consulting seeks a Functional Safety Engineer to enhance automotive safety projects. The role entails analyzing safety documentation, leading safety analyses, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Join a growing company focused on shaping the future of mobility with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of ISO 26262 with 2+ years in automotive projects.
• Experience in safety analysis methods, including FMEA and FTA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze safety documentation and requirements from clients.
• Conduct design safety analyses and develop technical safety concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement functional safety processes.

Skills

Analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

RSB Automotive Consulting is a rapidly growing company supporting leading manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a Functional Safety Engineer to join our team in a project for one of our key automotive clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities will encompass a detailed analysis of safety documentation from suppliers of integrated circuits, such as microcontrollers (MCUs), LED controllers, and single-board computers (SBCs). You'll also be involved in safety analyses to define the technical concept of safety, safety mechanisms, and drafting requirements.

For new projects, you'll take on a client-facing role, establishing responsibilities within the Design Interface Agreement (DIA), planning activities in the Safety Plan, reviewing Functional Safety (FuSa) requirements, building the Technical Safety Concept (TSC), defining necessary safety mechanisms, drafting the Technical Safety Report (TSR), reviewing system architecture, hardware schematics, and possibly software architecture.

• Analysis of customer safety requirements and strong technical support in the development of system architectural concepts.
• Planning and coordinating safety activities according to Development Interface Agreement (DIA) and Safety Plan in collaboration with the project leads.
• Leading design safety analysis to derive safety measures.
• Development of the technical safety concept and derivation of technical safety requirements.
• Close cooperation with cross-functional teams, including systems, hardware and software engineers.
• Develop and implement functional safety processes in line with ISO 26262 standards.
• Perform risk analysis and assessments for electronic systems' safety.
• Conduct FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA analyses.
• Prepare safety documentation at all stages of product development.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients on safety requirements.
• Participate in audits and safety compliance assessments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or an equivalent fieldl
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of ISO 26262, showcasing a track record of a minimum of 2 years implementing the standard in automotive projects
• Proficient in safety analysis for System, Hardware, and Software, including expertise in FMEA, Common Cause Analysis, Dependent Failure Analysis, and FTA – Considered an advantage
• Practical experience in crafting and refining engineering and quality processes – Considered an advantage
• Exhibit adept negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written, given the customer-facing nature of the role
• Display robust mentoring and team-building capabilities
• Collaborative team player with the ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, and multi-project environme
• A certification as an ISO26262 Automotive Functional Safety Professional is a plus

Join our team and grow your career in the fast-evolving automotive sector!
RSB Automotive Consulting
Shaping the future of mobility!