Dana Incorporated

Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

Dana Incorporated • $100K — $120K *
Boucherville, QC J4B 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience implementing ISO 26262, preferably in powertrain or electric vehicles.
  • Expertise in safety concepts, hazard analysis, and risk assessment (FMEA, FTA).
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering across multiple disciplines (electronics, software, hardware, hydraulics).
  • Experience with various functional safety standards (IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, etc.).
  • Progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support ISO 26262 activities throughout the development lifecycle, including safety planning and hazard analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure clarity and traceability of safety requirements.
  • Engage with customers during the RFQ stage to review safety objectives and address concerns.
  • Develop and maintain essential work products such as Safety Plans and Hazard Analyses.
  • Promote consistency and continuous improvement in functional safety processes across teams.
  • Assist in resolving safety-related issues, requirement gaps, or test findings.
  • Contribute to functional safety training and awareness initiatives within the organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to international stakeholders and projects.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge safety engineering in electrified vehicles.
Full Job Description
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

  1. Support ISO 26262 activities through the full development lifecycle, including safety planning, hazard
    analysis, safety concepts, and requirements development.
  2. Work with systems, hardware, and software engineering to ensure safety requirements are feasible, clearly
    understood, and properly traced and implemented.
  3. Engage directly with customers during the request for quotation stage; on jointly reviewing functional safety
    objectives and specific requirements; and in the resolution of functional safety concerns.
  4. Develop and maintain, either directly or indirectly, all necessary work products, including but not limited to:
    • Safety Plan
    • Safety Manual
    • Safety Concepts
    • ASIL rating/decomposition
    • DIA
    • HARA
    • Safety Requirements
    • FMEA & FTA
    • Safety Verification and Validation activities
    • Confirmation measures
    • Safety Case
  5. Support consistency and continuous improvement of functional safety processes across teams.
  6. Support issue resolution related to safety findings, requirement gaps, or test results.
  7. Contribute to functional safety training and awareness sessions, helping teams across the organization
    understand roles, responsibilities, and process expectations.
  8. Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required).


Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or a related field of study
  • 7-10 years experience implementing ISO 26262; powertrain and/or electric vehicle applications preferred.
  • Expert knowledge and industry experience with safety concepts, hazard analysis and risk assessment, FMEA,FTA at both system and sub-system level.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and ability to use this in a multi-disciplinary approach
    (electronics, software, mechanical hardware, hydraulics)
  • Experience in the implementation of functional safety standards like IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, ISO
    15998, ISO 25119, IEC 62061, and other related standards for systems, hardware and software development
    like CMMI, INCOSE, ASPICE.
  • Demonstrated progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and
    control systems.


Skills

  • Able to effectively build relationships with other disciplines to drive results in matrix organization
  • Strong communication skills: listening, speaking, and writing, at all levels
  • Proven excellent customer relationship management skills
  • Able to make decisions independently with appropriate level of consultation/communication.
  • Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and
    diversity
  • Both strategic and hands on; able to execute as well as proactively plan.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (10%)


About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Learn more about Dana Incorporated
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$31 million
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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