Functional Safety Engineer

Cummins • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Functional Safety Engineer role at Cummins focuses on ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards for electronic and electrical systems in automotive and off-highway products. This position involves integrating functional safety protocols, translating product requirements into technical specifications, and executing validation tests. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of Cummins' products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field is required; a Master's degree may be preferred for specific roles.
• 3-5 years in automotive functional safety implementations, preferably with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proficiency in automotive and off-highway domain functional safety concepts and communication protocols (e.g., UDS/CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet).
• Expertise in embedded systems programming (C/C++, Python) with a focus on Functional Safety.
• Experience in functional safety implementation testing.
• Understanding of the interaction between vehicle systems from a functional safety perspective.
• Knowledge of industry trends and technology roadmaps for automotive Functional Safety.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 design methodologies, hazard analysis, and electronic control module implementations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of cloud services within vehicle control modules.
• Awareness of ISO 21434, AIS 189/190, and related cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with "V" model and sprint work methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of ISO 26262 and off-highway functional safety standards across automotive and off-highway sector projects.
• Develop and maintain safety plans, safety cases, and safety analyses in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Work with hardware and software engineers to incorporate functional safety requirements into system architectures.
• Conduct safety assessments and audits to ensure compliance with functional safety standards.
• Offer technical guidance on functional safety-related challenges to project teams.
• Develop safety concepts and requirements for new automotive technologies.
• Remain up-to-date with functional safety advancements and automotive industry standards.
• Evaluate existing architectures and functional safety implementations.
• Suggest and implement remediation architectures and Proof of Concepts for field issues.

Benefits

• Global opportunities for career development.
• Flexible work environment to explore passions.
• Inclusive workforce culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree