Functional Safety Engineer

Gentex Corporation • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gentex is a global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, and an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. The Functional Safety Engineer is a specialist responsible for developing all Product Safety and Security controls for any assigned product. This position is working onsite at a Gentex facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Functional Safety roles.
• Comprehension of vision hardware and software, as well as PS&S engineering methods and design patterns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Familiarity with Functional Safety frameworks (e.g., ISO21434, ISO27001, ISO26262).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver verified Functional Safety concepts and design specifications, which is accomplished by: Finding and applying the best method for any PS&S design engineering activity.
• Analyzing incoming Functional Safety requirements and resolving all open technical questions.
• Adding Functional Safety Engineer controls as elements and functions to the existing hardware and software designs.
• Deriving Functional Safety design specifications from the reviewed and approved Functional Safety control designs.
• Documenting and verifying all added Functional Safety requirements for software and hardware with the other relevant design & test engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees