KPIT Technologies

Functional Safety Engineer

KPIT Technologies • $90K — $120K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, or related field.
  • Over 6 years of experience in powertrain functional safety automotive electronics.
  • Deep understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety standards.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Medini Analyze and MATLAB/Simulink tools.
  • Expertise in safety analysis techniques like FTA, FMEDA, DFMEA, HARA, and HAZOP.
  • Knowledge of automotive system architecture and ECU development with a focus on Electrified Powertrain systems.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Functional Safety Analysis for powertrain systems and vehicle protection features.
  • Define system functions, architecture, and interactions for item definition.
  • Develop and maintain system models using Medini Analyze and Simulink.
  • Conduct HAZOP to identify potential system malfunctions.
  • Assess hazards and risks to determine ASIL ratings and safety goals.
  • Derive and allocate Functional Safety Requirements to systems and modules.
  • Manage and develop Safety Case documentation in compliance with ISO 26262.

Benefits

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan for healthcare needs.
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision plan through MetLife.
  • Flexible spending account options for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to various voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Exclusive employee discounts and perks available.
  • Gym benefit to support health and fitness.
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Perform Functional Safety Analysis for Conventional and Electrified Powertrain systems and Vehicle Protection features.
  • Define Item Definition, including system functions, architecture, and interactions with interfacing systems.
  • Develop and maintain system models using Medini Analyze and Simulink.
  • Conduct HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis) to identify system malfunctions.
  • Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) to determine ASIL ratings, Safety Goals, and Safe States.
  • Identify and evaluate risks associated with system failures under various operating conditions.
  • Derive Functional Safety Requirements (FSRs) and allocate them to appropriate system modules.
  • Develop Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) in alignment with architecture-independent design principles and the 3-level eGAS concept.
  • Allocate safety requirements to hardware and software components.
  • Perform and review system-level safety analyses:
    • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    • FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis)
    • DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
    • Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
  • Evaluation of safety channels and safety mechanisms
  • Conduct fault injection testing to determine Fault Tolerant Time Interval (FTTI).
  • Perform impact analysis for carry-over systems with updated or refined features.
  • Plan and execute system-level and vehicle-level integration and validation testing.
  • Verify and validate test cases and test results across component, system, and vehicle levels.
  • Perform simulation-based validation of safety concepts and fault scenarios.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interfacing system owners to ensure alignment on safety requirements.
  • Ensure proper communication protocols and integration across system architectures.
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability of safety requirements across all V-model work products.
  • Develop and manage Safety Case documentation, ensuring evidence of compliance and completeness.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 26262 functional safety standards throughout the lifecycle.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, or related engineering field.
  • 6+ years of experience in powertrain functional safety automotive electronics.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety standard.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Medini Analyze, MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Expertise in safety analysis techniques (FTA, FMEDA, DFMEA, HARA, HAZOP).
  • Knowledge of automotive system architecture, powertrain systems, and ECU development.
  • Experience with Electrified Powertrain systems.
  • Familiarity with eGAS safety concepts and FTTI analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• Functional Safety
• ISO26262
• HARA
• POWERTRAIN

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• CONTROLS DEVELOPMENT - ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND CO

About KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company provides software solutions to the automotive, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. KPIT has more than 60 patents and has won several awards for its innovative solutions. The company has a global presence with offices in 15 countries and has partnerships with several leading technology companies. KPIT is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Learn more about KPIT Technologies
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1990
* Ladders Estimates

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