Functional Safety Engineer - BMS

Global Connect Technologies; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks an experienced Senior Functional Safety Engineer / FS Lead to drive ISO 26262 activities throughout the product lifecycle for high-voltage Li-ion battery systems. You will own FS work products and provide technical evidence, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.

Strong experience in FuSA, DFMEA, FMEDA and FTA is required. Responsibilities include developing hardware safety requirements, HSIS, BOM reviews, and cost-aware safety

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Automotive Functional Safety Engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 standards.
• Experience with high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
• Hands-on with FS analyses (FuSA, DFMEA, FMEDA, FTA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Functional Safety activities per ISO 26262.
• Own and maintain FS work products and safety deliverables.
• Perform FuSA analyses and document evidence.
• Develop hardware safety requirements and HW architecture.
• Prepare design docs, BOMs, test plans, and component selection.
• Perform WCCA using Mathcad and Excel.
• Develop HSIS and safety documentation.

Skills

Automotive FS

ISO 26262

FuSA

DFMEA

FMEDA

FTA

HSIS

Safety documentation

Tools

Ansys Medini

MS Excel

Mathcad

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Safety Engineer / Functional Safety Lead to lead and execute Functional Safety activities throughout the product development lifecycle for high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.

The ideal candidate will serve as the technical owner of Functional Safety work products, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards and delivering all required technical safety documentation and evidence.

The role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure that Functional Safety requirements are properly defined, implemented, verified, and maintained throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Functional Safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Own and maintain Functional Safety work products and technical safety deliverables.
• Perform Functional Safety Analysis (FuSA), including DFMEA, FMEDA, DFA, and FTA.
• Develop and review hardware safety requirements and architectural definitions.
• Prepare design documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM), test plans, and component selection documentation.
• Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using Mathcad and MS Excel.
• Develop high-level block diagrams, schematic captures, and PCB layout design guidelines.
• Support hardware design, testing, validation, and end-to-end product development.
• Perform hardware safety lifecycle activities in accordance with ISO 26262 Part 5.
• Evaluate hardware architectural metrics, including Failure in Time (FIT).
• Develop Hardware-Software Interface Specifications (HSIS).
• Conduct hardware circuit analysis and provide design recommendations.
• Support cost optimization and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical and safety-related issues.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• 6+ years of experience in Automotive Functional Safety Engineering.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 26262 standards.
• Experience working with high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
• Strong experience in Functional Safety Analysis (FuSA).
• Hands-on experience with:
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis)
• FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)
• Experience with Ansys Medini and MS Excel for safety analysis.
• Working knowledge of Mathcad.
• Experience in hardware design, development, testing, and validation.
• Knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, high-level block diagrams, and BOM preparation.
• Experience with hardware safety requirements, architectural definition, and safety analysis.
• Knowledge of hardware architectural metrics and FIT evaluation.
• Experience developing HSIS and hardware safety documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.