Dana Incorporated
Sr. Functional Safety Engineer
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Sr. Functional Safety Engineer
Job Purpose
The Sr. Functional Safety Engineer supports the delivery of ISO 26262 functional safety activities across electrified driveline products. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure safety requirements are defined, implemented, and verified throughout the development lifecycle.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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Support ISO 26262 activities through the full development lifecycle, including:
- Safety planning
- Hazard analysis
- Safety concepts
- Requirements development
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Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering to ensure:
- Safety requirements are feasible, clearly understood, and properly traced and implemented
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Engage directly with customers in:
- The request for quotation (RFQ) stage
- Joint reviews of functional safety objectives and specific requirements
- Resolution of functional safety concerns
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Develop and maintain (directly or indirectly) all necessary work products, including but not limited to:
- Safety Plan
- Safety Manual
- Safety Concepts
- ASIL rating/decomposition
- D-I-A-H-ARA
- Safety Requirements
- FMEA & FTA
- Safety Verification and Validation activities
- Confirmation measures
- Safety Case
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Promote consistency and continuous improvement of functional safety processes across teams.
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Support issue resolution related to safety findings, requirement gaps, or test results.
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Contribute to functional safety training and awareness sessions, helping teams grasp:
- Roles
- Responsibilities
- Process expectations
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Travel to key stakeholder meetings, both domestic and international, as required.
Education and Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree in:
- Automotive/Engineering
- Electrical/Engineering
- Systems Engineering or a related field
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7–10 years of experience implementing ISO 26262, preferably in:
- Powertrain
- Electric vehicle systems
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Expertise in safety concepts, including:
- Hazard analysis and risk assessment
- FMEA
- FTA at system and subsystem levels
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Strong knowledge of systems engineering and ability to apply it across disciplines:
- Electronics
- Software
- Mechanical hardware
- Hydraulics
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Experience implementing functional safety standards, including:
- IEC 61508
- EN 13849
- ISO 15998
- ISO 26262
- ISO 25119
- IEC 62061
- CMMI
- ASPICE
- INCOSE
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Progressive responsibility and hands-on experience in:
- Vehicle system architectures
- Control systems
Skills and Competencies
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Strong ability to build relationships across disciplines in a matrix organization.
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Excellent communication skills, including:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing at all levels
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Proven expertise in customer relationship management.
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Independent decision-making with consultation/communication at appropriate levels.
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Strong ethical behaviour and commitment to inclusion and diversity.
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Balanced skillset combining strategic and hands-on execution, including proactive planning.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~10% of the time).
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