Functional Safety Engineer
About The Position
PACCAR Electronics has an immediate opening for a Functional Safety Engineer to join our team in Lewisville, TX. PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! PACCAR Electronics is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. On highways, construction sites, city streets, and logging roads – anywhere and everywhere our customers earn their living – PACCAR products are known for their high quality, industry-leading technology, and superior innovation. PACCAR Electronics plays a large role in these product identities. Whether it’s designing industry-leading power take off functionality to get a dump truck job done better or industry-leading digital display that helps a highway truck driver operate more efficiently, the Electronics team is critical to PACCAR’s success. Join us as we continue to grow to deliver on PACCAR’s connectivity, security, electric vehicle, and autonomous future! The Functional Safety Engineer to support Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle platforms. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining key Functional Safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262, including Item Definition (IDEF), Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), and Functional Safety Concept (FSC). The engineer will work closely with systems, software, validation, and supplier teams to identify Functional Safety impacts, support safety requirements development, and contribute to the successful execution of Functional Safety activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
- 3+ years of engineering experiencein automotive, commercial vehicles, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.
- Experience developing or reviewing engineering requirements and specifications.
- Basic understanding of ISO 26262 Functional Safety concepts and work products.
- Experience using IBM Engineering Requirements Management (DNG/DOORS Next Generation) or similar requirements management tools.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing Item Definitions (IDEF), HARA, FSC, or related Functional Safety artifacts.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles and automotive product development processes (ASPICE)
- Knowledge of commercial vehicles, braking, ADAS, autonomous driving, or vehicle control systems.
- Functional Safety training or ISO 26262 certification coursework.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Functional Safety work products, including Item Definition (IDEF), Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), and Functional Safety Concept (FSC), in compliance with ISO 26262.
- Perform impact analyses of functional specifications, architecture changes, and design updates to identify potential Functional Safety impacts.
- Support development and maintenance of Technical Safety Concepts (TSC) and associated safety requirements.
- Author and maintain Functional Safety procedures, work instructions, templates, and development guidelines.
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, test and supplier teams to ensure Functional Safety requirements are properly defined, implemented and tested.
- Utilize Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation (DNG) to create, review, and maintain Functional Safety work products and requirements.
- Participate in Functional Safety reviews, assessments, and technical discussions.
Benefits
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health account (HSA)
- Paid short- and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Holiday gift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
