Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

Aptiv delivers a full range of advanced connection solutions to make vehicles safer, greener and more connected with innovations in high voltage, data connectivity, electrical centers, safety-critical connectors and much more.At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today’s vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.We are excited to announce that Aptiv is expanding its footprint in Monterrey within Advanced Safety and User Experience Engineering. As part of this expansion, we will be establishing a new facility in Mexico equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. This expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-class products and services to our customers, and we are excited about the opportunities it presents. With our strong presence in the region and our talented team, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions that improve the safety and reliability of vehicles.

Position Summary

The Functional Safety Engineer shall be responsible for safety work products development in several domains such as Software, Hardware and System.

Your Role

FSE shall be responsible for working with SW, HW and SYS engineers to develop the entire project safety case for various autonomous driving and ADAS features, including system and component level hazard analysis, safety concepts, technical safety concepts, and safety analysis.  FSE shall be very familiar with ISO26262 and be part of working group to develop and modified the APTIV safety process to adapt to and apply to the integrated autonomous driving system solutions.  Your day to day will consist of the following:

• Analyze the feature hazards with safety analysis methods to develop system-level Technical Safety Concept and Technical Safety Requirements, in collaboration with engineering competencies.
• Secure traceability and maintenance of the safety requirements within the project system framework.
• Guide and Review plans and guide competencies against methods compliance to method selection plan and safety plan.
• Lead the development of a System Core FS Technical Solution to include (but not limited to) the following key information – focusing on scalability and reusability.
• Development Interface Agreement
• Technical Safety Concept and Requirements.
• Safety analysis as applicable (Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis etc..)
• Hardware-Software Safety related Interfaces
• Standardized set of SW Safety Mechanisms with a high level of reusability
• Standardized set HW Safety Mechanisms with high level of reusability
• Act as the domain expert to resolve technical issues with OEMs, suppliers, and other teams.
• Participate and vote during the design reviews.
• Active participation in Functional Safety methods development
• Be part of the team to develop and modify the APTIV safety process.
• Perform technical assessments for the system safety compliance to ISO 26262 and APTIV development process.
• Support Peer Review across the world as a technical expert.
• Lead and/or support advanced systems or components of new features or new technology from the safety perspective.
• Provide Change Request Analysis for Product Change Evaluation as needed.

Your Background:

• 1+ years of experience in functional safety for automotive 
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in electrical engineering, software or comparable.
• Curiously investigate everything – ability to solve problems analytically, creatively, and collaboratively.
• Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them.
• Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation.
• Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.
• Proven track on working with Hardware and Software ADAS architecture.
• Proven track on development and implementation of technical safety concepts.
• Proven track on safety analysis methods and Functional Safety Work Products (Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Development Interface Agreement, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment)
• Strong systems engineering background.
• Manage of tools for requirements management (Polarion, DOORs, or similar)
• Strong Automotive SPICE knowledge and V-model development.
• Ability to drive technical solutions for SW and HW design.
• Strong mentoring and team-building skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Written and fluent spoken English.
• Proven track on technical leadership.

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications):

• Certified in ISO 26262.
• Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) knowledge.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, and Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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