Aptiv
Functional Safety Engineer
Mexico · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerAptiv
- LocationMexico
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Functional Safety Engineer
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
YOUR ROLE
The Functional Safety Engineer on our team shall be responsible for safety work products development in several domains such as Software, Hardware and System.
In your daily job you will:
- Analyze the feature hazards with safety analysis methods to develop system-level Technical Safety Concept and Technical Safety Requirements, in collaboration with engineering competencies.
- Secure traceability and maintenance of the safety requirements within the project system framework.
- Guide and Review plans and guide competencies against methods compliance to method selection plan and safety plan.
- Lead the development of a System Core FS Technical Solution to include (but not limited to) the following key information – focusing on scalability and reusability.
- Development Interface Agreement
- Technical Safety Concept and Requirements.
- Safety analysis as applicable (Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis etc..)
- Hardware-Software Safety related Interfaces
- Standardized set of SW Safety Mechanisms with a high level of reusability
- Standardized set HW Safety Mechanisms with high level of reusability
- Act as the domain expert to resolve technical issues with OEMs, suppliers, and other teams.
- Participate and vote during the design reviews.
- Active participation in Functional Safety methods development
- Be part of the team to develop and modify the APTIV safety process.
- Perform technical assessments for the system safety compliance to ISO 26262 and APTIV development process.
- Support Peer Review across the world as a technical expert.
- Lead and/or support advanced systems or components of new features or new technology from the safety perspective.
- Provide Change Request Analysis for Product Change Evaluation as needed.
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YOUR BACKGROUND
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- 1+ years of experience in functional safety for automotive
- 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in electrical engineering, software or comparable.
- Curiously investigate everything – ability to solve problems analytically, creatively, and collaboratively.
- Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them.
- Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation.
- Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.
- Proven track on working with Hardware and Software ADAS architecture.
- Proven track on development and implementation of technical safety concepts.
- Proven track on safety analysis methods and Functional Safety Work Products (Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Development Interface Agreement, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment)
- Strong systems engineering background.
- Manage of tools for requirements management (Polarion, DOORs, or similar)
- Strong Automotive SPICE knowledge and V-model development.
- Ability to drive technical solutions for SW and HW design.
- Strong mentoring and team-building skills.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Written and fluent spoken English.
- Proven track on technical leadership.
- Certified in ISO 26262. (Preferred)
- Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) knowledge. (Preferred)
WHY JOIN US?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
- Major Medical Insurance
- Accidental and Life Insurance
- Savings Fund
- Pension Plan
- Learning and development opportunities
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”
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