Functional Safety Engineer – Valve Control Systems (ISO 26262)

We are seeking a mid-level Functional Safety Engineer to support the development and validation of valve control systems (e.g., EGR valves, thermal valves, turbo actuators, throttle valves) in compliance with ISO 26262. The role involves ensuring safety integrity across the complete product lifecycle—from concept and design to testing and launch—for powertrain and thermal management applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the ISO 26262 functional safety lifecycle activities for valve control products.

• Develop and maintain safety documentation including:

  • Item Definition

  • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC & TSC)

  • Safety requirements specifications

• Conduct safety analysis such as FMEA, FMEDA, FTA to identify and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to implement and verify safety mechanisms, including diagnostics, monitoring, and fail-safe strategies.

• Define and support validation and verification (V&V) plans including fault injection and safety requirement testing.

• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure safety compliance of valve actuator systems and electronic control units (ECUs).

• Ensure traceability of safety requirements using tools like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.

• Support internal assessments and audits by maintaining complete, consistent safety work products.

Key Focus Areas:

• Valve control systems (EGR, throttle, turbo, thermal valves)

• ISO 26262 Part 3–7 compliance

• ASIL B–D system and component safety

• Embedded diagnostics and safety mechanisms

• Safety analysis and traceability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engineering

• 3–7 years of experience in automotive functional safety or control systems engineering

• Hands-on experience with ISO 26262, especially in safety concept and safety requirement development

• Understanding of embedded systems, valve actuators, and automotive networks (CAN, LIN)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with tools like APIS IQ-FMEA, Medini Analyze, DOORS, Polarion

• Familiarity with valve system behavior, diagnostic routines, and failure modes

• Strong technical writing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Prior exposure to safety-relevant ECU development or electromechanical actuator systems