Functional Safety Engineer

📋 Description

• Assist in ensuring the safety and reliability of autonomous robotic vehicle systems.

• Recognize hazards and risks through Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA).

• Aid in defining safety requirements and implementing safety measures throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into design, development, verification, and validation processes.

• Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Foster a robust culture of safety and compliance within the organization.

• Contribute to the formulation of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.

• Perform safety analyses, including STPA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

• Work with hardware and software engineering teams to guarantee appropriate allocation of safety requirements within the design and development stages.

• Review safety verification and validation efforts, such as safety testing and simulation.

• Create and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.

• Engage in both internal and external safety audits and assessments.

• Offer technical guidance and support to project teams regarding functional safety issues.

• Stay updated on advancements in functional safety practices and technologies related to autonomous vehicles.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer, or similar credentials are highly desirable.

• 3-8 years of experience in functional safety engineering, ideally in robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, mining equipment, or agricultural machinery sectors.

• Practical experience with functional safety activities utilizing STPA.

• Solid understanding of functional safety standards.

• Foundational skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks through STPA, FMEA, and FTA.

• Familiarity with safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for tackling complex safety and compliance challenges.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills to uphold safety records and compliance documentation.

• Capability to analyze safety data, conduct risk assessments, and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.

• Proven leadership skills, including guiding cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at various levels.

• Proficient in presenting and summarizing reports and technical analyses for leadership, clients, and regulatory bodies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), as defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Personal Days.

• Sick Leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).

• Life and disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.