Functional Safety Engineer

Job Description

About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of our autonomous robotic vehicles. The role involves identification of hazards and risks using Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), supporting definition of requirements, and implementing measures throughout the product development lifecycle. The Functional Safety Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the design, development, verification, and validation of our technologies, adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Your role

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization by fostering an environment where safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations.
• Contribute to the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.
• Good understanding of Functional Safety lifecycles in general.
• Conduct safety analysis, including STPA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are allocated to the design and development process.
• Review safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation.
• Ensure compliance with internal safety processes and workflows, which are loosely based on a mixture of relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 25119, ISO 13849, IEC 61508) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.
• Participate in safety audits and assessments, both internal and external.
• Contribute to technical guidance and support to project teams on functional safety matters.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in functional safety and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Your skills and experience

• 8+  years’ of  experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, earth-moving or mining machinery, or agricultural equipment.
• Specific experience with functional safety using FMEA, and FTA.
• Proficient understanding of functional safety standards.
• Basic skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with functional safety like STPA, FMEA, and FTA.
• Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex safety and compliance issues.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain safety records and compliance reports.
• Analytical skills to evaluate safety data, conduct risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to present and summarize reports and analysis for leadership, customer, and regulatory authority reviews.