DESCRIPTION

The Functional Safety Engineer role focuses on tailoring electronic and electrical systems for Cummins products, especially in ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards. This position involves integrating functional safety protocols within automotive and off-highway systems, translating product requirements into hardware and software technical specifications, and executing comprehensive validation tests. The Functional Safety Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, assess, and optimize control systems that enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of Cummins' products.

Key Responsibilities

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

1. Proficiency in automotive and off-highway domain functional safety concepts and communication protocols (e.g., UDS/CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet).
2. Expertise in embedded systems programming (C/C++, Python) with a focus on FuSa (Functional Safety).
3. Experience in functional safety implementation testing.
4. Understanding of the interaction between vehicle systems from a functional safety perspective.
5. Knowledge of industry trends and technology roadmaps for automotive FuSa.
6. Familiarity with ISO 26262 design methodologies, hazard analysis, and electronic control module implementations.
7. Basic knowledge of cloud services within vehicle control modules.
8. Awareness of ISO 21434, AIS 189/190, and related cybersecurity standards.
9. Familiarity with "V" model and sprint work methodologies.

1. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
2. Creativity and innovation in approaching challenges.
3. Effective verbal and written communication.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
5. Precision and attention to detail.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
7. High integrity and responsibility in adhering to safety standards and protocols.

• Mechatronics Systems Design : Specifies electronic hardware and control systems; applies these in Cummins' products.
• Machine Integration and Optimization : Combines subsystems to meet customer needs and ensure product reliability.
• Failure Mode Avoidance : Identifies potential failure modes to enhance product reliability.
• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis : Utilizes computational tools for product design decisions.
• Problem Solving : Implements solutions to protect customers and prevent reoccurrence of product issues.
• Verification and Validation Management : Develops and evaluates test plans to validate product capability.
• Requirements Engineering : Translates stakeholder needs into system requirements and assesses their impact on the project.
• Systems Thinking : Defines system boundaries and interactions, facilitating problem definition and solution planning.

1. Education : Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field is required. A Master's degree may be preferred for specific roles.

• Experience : Early career professionals with relevant experience in internships, co-ops, or technical roles are encouraged to apply. 3-5 years in automotive functional safety implementations, preferably with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.