Autonomous Driving Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

The Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for applying the Ford Functional Safety standards and industry common practices to the development of new technologies. The engineer would lead the development, planning, and tracking of various Functional Safety work products for Ford Driver Assistance Technologies (DAT) and Fully Automated Vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Development of hazard analysis documentation used in DAT and Automated feature development
• Development of system level functional safety requirements for DAT and Automated feature development
• Assist in the creation of system level technical requirements for DAT and Automated feature development
• Development of test plans and procedures for verifying that internally developed safety targets are met
• Assisting in conducting experiments to validate vehicle system and subsystem performance meet safety targets
• Support in developing and maintaining a Safety Culture.
• Support Functional Safety application with process and technical expertise
• Support the management of the Functional Safety processes and methods

 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer)
• 5 years- Experience in Hazard Analysis Techniques for System Safety (e.g. FMEA)
• 3 years Experience in developing requirements based on Hazard analysis

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and written/oral communication skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Self-starter and function with limited supervision
• Prior experience in dependability or safety field for automotive or other industries strongly preferred
• Knowledge of system safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, IEC61508)
• Experience in system modeling preferred
• Experience with SW/HW engineering development activities

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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