Functional Safety Engineer – Valve Control Systems (ISO 26262)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Safety Engineer to lead and oversee the development of valve control systems—such as EGR valves, throttle bodies, thermal management valves, and turbo actuators—in alignment with ISO 26262 safety standards. This role includes end-to-end safety lifecycle ownership, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with OEMs, suppliers, and cross-functional development teams to deliver safety-compliant, production-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead and manage the complete ISO 26262 safety lifecycle, from concept phase to production support.

• Own safety work products including:

  • Item Definition

  • HARA (Hazard and Risk Assessment)

  • ASIL decomposition strategies

  • Functional Safety Concept (FSC) and Technical Safety Concept (TSC)

  • Safety Requirements (FSRs, TSRs) and safety verification strategies

2. Safety Architecture & Concept Design

• Design and validate system architectures for valve control modules to meet ASIL B to D requirements.

• Ensure safety mechanisms (redundancy, diagnostics, fail-safe states) are properly implemented and validated across hardware and software interfaces.

• Perform technical reviews and audits to evaluate safety robustness of control strategies and mechatronic subsystems.

3. Safety Analysis and Verification

• Lead or guide the team in conducting:

  • FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)

  • FMEDA (Failure Mode Effects and Diagnostic Analysis)

  • FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)

  • DFA/STA (Dependent Failures & Safety Timing Analysis)

• Support or oversee safety validation planning, including fault injection and test coverage analysis.

4. Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the technical safety lead for cross-functional development teams and suppliers.

• Act as a primary interface for functional safety topics with OEMs, third-party assessors, and internal quality teams.

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level safety engineers on best practices and project execution.

5. Documentation and Assessment

• Prepare and present safety case documentation for internal safety reviews and external audits.

• Ensure all safety documentation is complete, compliant, traceable, and up to date with development changes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Functional Safety for Valve Control Systems (EGR, Throttle, Thermal, Turbo)

• ISO 26262 Safety Lifecycle (Parts 3–7)

• System and Technical Safety Architecture

• Embedded Diagnostics & Fault Tolerance Design

• Supplier & Customer Technical Engagement

Qualifications:

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

• 7+ years of functional safety experience in automotive or related sectors

• In-depth expertise in ISO 26262 (ASIL B to D) implementation and safety work product creation

• Strong experience in safety-critical actuator systems or ECU development

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in tools like Medini Analyze, APIS IQ-FMEA, DOORS, Polarion

• Solid knowledge of CAN, LIN, UDS protocols and embedded safety software principles

• Familiarity with control systems engineering, electromechanical actuators, and thermal/powertrain architectures

• Demonstrated leadership in customer-facing technical discussions, safety audits, or cross-regional safety coordination