Technical Functional Safety – (Chassis - Brake, Steering, Dynamics | ISO 26262 & SOTIF)

Tata Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Technical Functional Safety engineer (Chassis - Brake, Steering, Dynamics) with ISO 26262 and SOTIF expertise to lead safety activities across the lifecycle.

You will interface with engineering teams, suppliers, OEMs, and certification bodies to define safety requirements, perform analyses, and support homologation and PLM integration.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in automotive or related field.
• 8+ years of functional safety experience in automotive environments.
• Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs, suppliers and assessors.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production.
• Develop and review FSC/TSC, safety goals, and ASIL classifications.
• Define and manage safety requirements (FSR/TSR) for HW/SW.
• Lead safety analyses: FMEA, FTA, FMEDA; manage risk interfaces.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and certification bodies for homologation.
• Ensure traceability of safety and SOTIF work products in PLM tools.

Skills

Functional safety

Chassis systems

ADAS integration

ISO 26262

SOTIF

OEM coordination

Safety cases

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Medini Analyze

IBM DOORS

Polarion

Codebeamer

MATLAB/Simulink

dSPACE

CANoe

Job description

Role Description At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location.

Role Description At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location.

Technical Functional Safety – (ISO 26262 & SOTIF)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Full Time

Role Overview

We are seeking Technical Functional Safety (Chassis - Brake, Steering, Dynamics) with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands-on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS–chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies.

Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF)

• Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation
• Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification
• Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
• Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements
• Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface-related risks
• Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios
• Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations
• Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection)
• Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development
• Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues

Homologation & Certification Support

• Preparation and documentation for third-party functional safety assessments and homologation processes
• Coordinate with assessment bodies for ISO 26262 safety case reviews and formal approvals
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific safety requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination & PLM Integration

• Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams
• Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer)
• Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management
• Track, escalate, and resolve safety and SOTIF-related risks

Tools & Standards

• ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE
• Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools
• IBM DOORS / Polarion / Codebeamer
• MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe

Required Profile

• Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background
• 8+ years’ experience in functional safety and chassis systems
• Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies

Why Join Tata Technologies?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact industrial engineering initiatives.
• Work in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment.
• Drive measurable operational improvements with minimal capital investment.
• Be part of a culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or share their updated resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer Tata Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.