About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
About the Role
The Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting the development team in the creation of a product which fulfils functional safety requirements. Working from industry, internal and customer specifications, the engineer not only performs, but it responsible for guiding engineering activities as it pertains to functional safety. The engineer will independently plan the safety activities of a project, carry out work assignments and serve as the technical authority regarding functional safety. These activities shall begin during the concept phase of a project and extend through the serial development phase to the end of production.
As an Intermediate level engineer, the engineer will work independently with limited supervision to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using knowledge and judgement to make adaptations and modifications.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with system functional safety engineering in the development of the technical safety concept with focus on SW.
- Support the SW architect in the development of the functional safety concept.
- Review SW related safety requirements (SYS, HSI, SW).
- Collaborate with the SW architect in the preparation of information needed for SW safety analyses ( e.g. critical paths).
- Perform / coordinate SW safety analyses (SW FMEA, DFA) to identify potential failure
- modes and their impact on safety.
- Develop and maintain SW safety analyses reports.
- Provide guidance and support to software development teams on safety related topics,
- including coding standards, testing methodologies, and safety validation techniques.
- Represent SW functional safety in customer meetings.
Who we are looking for
Functional Safety Engineer - Software
Your preferred qualifications
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
- 5 years of experience in automotive industry planning functional safety activities for project teams, guiding the functional safety requirements of a project from concept through serial production required.
- • Knowledge of the ISO 26262 and the IEC 61508 standards required.
- • Knowledge of Software and Hardware development processes required.
- • Skills for understanding and analysis of complex mechatronic systems strongly preferred.
- • PTC RM / SI skills strongly preferred.
- • Medini Analyze skills strongly preferred.
- • Moderation and problem-solving techniques
- • Working knowledge in computer based software, strong organizational/communication skills, and ability to work with others in a team environment
What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits
Details of our benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
