This is an exciting time to join Garrett Motion! Garrett is one of the automotive industry’s most iconic brands, supplying cutting-edge technology solutions to nearly every major automaker and truck manufacturer in the world. Recognized for more than 65 years for its ground-breaking turbochargers, Garrett is today leading the breakthrough of new electric boosting applications and software solutions that will continue to make vehicles safer, more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly.
We have an exciting new opening for a Systems Functional Safety Engineer. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop next generation products and technologies for the automotive industry.
As an individual contributor in the Electrification Center of Excellence (ECOE) and responding to the System Engineering Manager, the System Functional Safety Engineer drives the following activities:
- Analyzes customer functional safety requirements. Negotiates them as needed with customers and works internally with our Systems engineers and design teams to ensure our understanding and ability to satisfy them.
- Develop preliminary Functional Safety Concepts for our customers to foster the development of Functional Safety Requirements. Lead internal and external discussions of Functional Safety Concepts.
- Works with Systems engineers and design teams and lead the development of the Technical Safety Concepts for all our products, which include all the Technical Safety Requirements and System Architecture.
- Lead the safety analyses at the System level for our products including FMEAs, FMEDAs, FTAs, DFAs, FFIs.
- Fosters and facilitates the culture of Functional Safety within Garrett.
- Support the Functional Safety Manager and Program Manager in the development of Safety Plans and Safety Cases.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, which includes electrical hardware and software development.
- L1 ISO 26262 certification
- 5+ years of experience in ISO 26262 with a proven track record, with deep understanding of ISO 26262: Part 4 – Product Development at the System Level.
- Experience with in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Prior experience with requirements management
Ability to work in a team environment and negotiate solutions with hardware, software, and systems engineering
- Understanding of project management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- L2 ISO 26262 certification
- Prior experience with high-speed motors and/or powertrain applications.
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering.
Understanding of Automotive standards
- LV-123 / VDA-320 / Automotive high voltage standards
- ISO 16750 / LV-124 Electrical component validation
Education:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
About UsWith a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields. About the TeamGarrett's Electrification Center of Excellence develops vehicle electrification solutions that help some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands to further advance mobility. From the Two-Stage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Compressor, launched in 2016, to the award-winning industry first Electric Turbo, Garrett experts are pioneering new and exciting electrification technologies. Integrating state-of-the art ultra-high-speed electric motors and generators, advanced power and control electronics, and sophisticated control software, our engineers lead on innovations for a safer, cleaner, and more efficient world on the move.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, including electrical hardware and software development
- L1 ISO 26262 certification
- 5+ years of ISO 26262 experience with proven expertise in Part 4, Product Development at the System Level
- Experience with CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet in-vehicle communication protocols
- Prior experience with requirements management
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate solutions with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams
- Understanding of project management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- L2 ISO 26262 certification
- Experience with high-speed motors and/or powertrain applications
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
- Understanding of automotive standards, including LV-123, VDA-320, ISO 16750, and LV-124
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What We Do
Garrett Motion is an automotive technology leader, serving vehicle manufacturers worldwide for more than 65 years. Garrett’s cutting-edge technology enables vehicles to become cleaner, more efficient and connected. The company’s broad offering of gas and diesel turbocharging applications, electric boosting and fuel cell technologies and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.
