Functional Safety Engineer, Functional Safety

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. You will apply safety standards and contribute to the development lifecycle from concept through production and certification.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded control systems, safety analyses, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years implementing safety standards experience.
• 4+ years with complex electromechanical systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in regulated industries applying standards to design and work products.

Responsibilities

• Specify and guide design controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments and safety analyses of robotics and automation equipment.
• Write safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and safety verification and validation plans.
• Safety requirements definition, architecture design, and detailed design.
• Ensure SILs and Performance Level targets are met.
• Drive projects to closure from concept to production and certification.

Skills

Safety standards

Electromechanical systems

Abstraction levels

Regulated industry experience

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

Job description

Functional Safety Engineer, Functional Safety

Job ID: 10499157 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented, and motivated Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be motivated to adapt well-tried design and safety principles and industrial safety standards into a new and emerging industry. The preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience developing embedded control systems, experience with machine safety and/or functional safety standards, and possess excellent communication skills. This position reports directly to the Sr Manager of Functional Safety.

Key job responsibilities

• Specifying and guiding the design controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.
• Performing hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment
• Writing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and safety verification and validation plans.
• Safety requirements definition, safety architectural design, safety detailed design
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure satisfaction SILs and Performance Level targets
• Performing detailed safety design activities for such features as safe-rated sensing and perception, stability control, and diagnostic measures.
• Applying industry consensus standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system, and providing expert advice to developers on processes to apply during this phase.
• Participating in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototype, test, validation, and certification.
• Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures
• Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics
• Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems can be manufactured, deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification
• Ensuring control systems comply to machinery safety standards (for example ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496, ISO 22440)

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• 3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of implementing safety standards experience
• 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems
• Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional Safety, Military, Medical, Automotive) applying standards to design and work products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience with electronics systems including PLCs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
• Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs
• Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience with electronics systems including PLCs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows
• Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs
• Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.