Functional Safety Engineer

Job Title - Functional Safety Engineer Location - Logan, UT Pay Rate - $40 Onsite opportunity

Key Responsibilities: "ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization by fostering an environment where safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations. • Contribute to the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems. • Good understanding of Functional Safety lifecycles in general. • Conduct safety analysis, including STPA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). • Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are allocated to the design and development process. • Review safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation. • Ensure compliance with internal safety processes and workflows, which are loosely based on a mixture of relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 25119, ISO 13849, IEC 61508) and regulatory requirements. • Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports. • Participate in safety audits and assessments, both internal and external. • Contribute to technical guidance and support to project teams on functional safety matters. • Stay updated with the latest advancements in functional safety and autonomous vehicle technologies."

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position? "Education: • Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field. • Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer or similar credentials are highly preferred Experience: • above 8 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, earth-moving or mining machinery, or agricultural equipment. • Specific experience with functional safety using STPA. Skills: • Proficient understanding of functional safety standards. • Basic skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with functional safety like STPA, FMEA, and FTA. • Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels. • Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex safety and compliance issues. • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain safety records and compliance reports. • Analytical skills to evaluate safety data, conduct risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement. • Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Ability to present and summarize reports and analysis for leadership, customer, and regulatory authority reviews.