The Powertrain Functional Safety Engineer will be involved with the development of the current and future requirements for Functional Safety (ISO 26262). This will include Engine, Transmission, and Driveline systems for both internal combustion and hybrid applications. Battery and Hybrid Knowledge is desired. The Engineer is responsible for performing functional safety analyses and executing related tasks for existing FCA vehicles as well as future autonomous vehicles. This includes performing vehicle and system level hardware and software analysis to identify potential safety impacts, developing safety requirements and supporting other activities in accordance with the FCA Functional Safety Engineering Process. Some of the specific activities include development of Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) for features via hazard analysis, safety plans, safety cases, and other ISO 26262 work products. In addition, the engineer will interface with other vehicle teams and suppliers. The candidate must have the desire and aptitude to learn new processes and technologies.
Summary of Position Responsibilities:
•Perform, support and/or manage the execution of System Safety tasks
•Safety concept and safety program plan
•Safety requirements and traceability
•Support validation and verification team in DVP development and execution
•Safety Case development
•Participate in design discussions to ensure that the safety requirements are implemented and adequate
support design activities
•Support both in house and supplier lead development
•Support product development as member of cross functional team
•Review supplier functional safety deliverables to assure FCA requirements are supported
•Participate or Lead safety reviews of functional safety process work products
•Coach engineering teams on functional safety process
•Teach classes to FCA employees on functional safety process and analysis
•Actively participate in functional safety workgroups, as assigned, to support development or improvement in processes
Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university accredited university
•5 years of related engineering experience
•2 years within the area of functional safety
•Proven ability to apply the V-model development process
•Proven competency in Systems Engineering – Active Controls, Communications Protocols
•Good understanding of automotive vehicle systems
•Proven competency in Functional Safety and/or System Safety
•Trained in both DVP&R and DFMEA creation and execution
•Good problem solving skills
•Good communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
•Understanding of Safety of the Intended function (SOTIF)
•Trained and certified in ISO26262
•Experience in Fault Tree Analysis
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
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