HL Mando America Corporation has an opening for the position of Functional Safety Engineer III (Ref# FSEIII57KD).
Work Location: 5230 S. Carter Rd., Auburn, MI 48611
Position may telecommute / work remotely 30 days/year.
Job Duties: Responsible for supporting the organization in developing and implementing functional safety concepts in the company’s automotive products, including brake and steering systems. Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis), FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), and other safety related analysis. Develop requirement traceability and test requirements and define the test requirements to satisfy safety goals. Apply ISO 26262 safety standards to automotive product development. Manage customer technical requirements through requirements tools. Make high level trade-offs to optimize system architecture. Perform design and safety analysis of systems to assess performance to requirements. Generate subsystem and component allocations to meet system level requirements. Be a technical representative to automotive customers for systems safety requirements. Coordinate systems safety technical activities among subsystem and component groups to meet system requirements. Read and understand microprocessors and other IC datasheets and apply them to safety concepts. Develop safety requirements for software and hardware design engineers.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign academic equivalent in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation including Design Engineer or related experience. Position requires 4 years of experience with functional safety analysis. 40hrs/week.
Application Instructions: To apply, please MAIL resume to the following address, ensuring to indicate the position reference code (Ref# FSEIII57KD) for which you are applying. Mail to: HL Mando America Corporation, Attn: LiAnne McWherter, HR Generalist, 29930 Hudson Dr., Novi, MI 48377.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign academic equivalent in Automotive Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Four years of experience in the offered position or a related occupation, including Design Engineer or related experience
- Four years of experience with functional safety analysis
What We Do
At HL Mando, we’re driven by innovation and the spirit of continuous improvement. We design and produce high-quality brake, steering, and suspension systems at our U.S. operations in Alabama, Georgia, and Michigan. In 2025, GM recognized HL Mando as a 2024 Supplier of the Year, our fifth consecutive and eleventh overall award. This honor showcases our dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Join HL Mando and help shape the future of mobility!








