Functional Safety Engineer

Gentex Corporation•Grand Rapids, MI

22h•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. Gentex Corporation creates products for the automotive, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries. The company seeks to attract and retain diverse talent who can help propel the business forward. Gentex headquarters is located near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, yet it's only 30 minutes away from the metropolitan Grand Rapids area.

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.