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Staff Functional Safety Systems Engineer
| Company | Cyngyn |
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| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $170000 – $195000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in robotics or autonomous systems.
- Proven experience in establishing and managing Functional Safety Management Systems.
- In-depth knowledge of risk analysis methodologies (e.g. HARA) and FMEA.
- Extensive experience with ISO 3691-4, ANSI B56.5, IEC 61508 and/or related functional safety standards.
- Strong background in both hardware and software safety system design.
- Demonstrated experience in developing comprehensive safety cases for complex systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the functional safety related activities in product development.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) for hardware and software development.
- Conduct and oversee risk analyses to determine the required performance levels for safety functions and compliance with relevant safety standards, particularly ISO 3691-4 and ANSI B56.5.
- Architect, design and contribute to the implementation of the safety systems for Cyngn’s autonomous industrial vehicles, ensuring they meet the required performance levels as determined by risk analysis.
- Conduct thorough Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) for our products; develop and document the functional safety cases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety considerations throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Interface with customers’ Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) representatives to present and explain safety cases.
- Stay current with evolving safety standards and regulations in the industrial robotics field.
- Promote safe practices and safety compliance throughout the company in product development, testing, and customer training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as a Functional Safety Professional (FSP) or similar qualification is a plus.
