Functional Safety Engineer -STPA

Capgemini Engineering is a world leader in engineering services, seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of autonomous robotic vehicles. The role involves identifying hazards and risks, supporting requirement definitions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into product development.

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

Requirements:

• 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 FMEA, and FTA
• 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