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- We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of our autonomous robotic systems for vehicle control.

- The role involves assessing safety risks, defining 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization by fostering an environment where safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations.

- Develop and implement functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.

- Conduct safety analysis, including Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA), Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

- Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into the design and development process.

- Review safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation.

- Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, 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.

- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on functional safety matters.

- Stay updated with the latest advancements in functional safety and autonomous vehicle technologies.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

Education:





- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field. Master’s preferred.

- 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 preferred

Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, or agricultural equipment.

- Proven track record of working on safety-critical systems and projects.

- Specific experience with standards like UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO 25119, IEC 61508, or other industry specific safety standards and machinery directives.

Skills:

- In-depth understanding of functional safety standards and regulations that lead to safety certified products.

- Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with functional safety like HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA.

- Expertise in designing and analyzing safety-critical systems. Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex safety and compliance issues.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all safety and compliance requirements are met.

- 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.

- Strong presentation skills with ability to summarize reports and analysis for leadership, customer, and regulatory authority reviews.

📌 Functional Safety Engineer (México)
🏢 Pyramid Consulting
📍 México