Functional Safety Engineer

About the Position

Functional Safety Engineer

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to join our team in Nanjing, China. In this role, you will lead the completion of project-level functional safety concept phase work, guide hardware and software teams in designing and implementing security mechanisms, and ensure that products pass third-party functional safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of project-level functional safety concept phase work (HARA analysis/risk assessment, safety objectives/PLr definition), and decompose functional safety requirements (FSR) and technical safety requirements (TSR).
• Guide the hardware and software teams in designing and implementing security mechanisms, lead security verification activities (FMEA, FTA, FMEDA), and ensure that products pass third-party functional safety certifications (such as ASIL C/D level or PLr d/e level).
• Establish and maintain the company's functional safety process system, serving as a cross-departmental "safety translator" for systems, hardware, software, testing, and machinery, ensuring that all engineering activities comply with safety and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above, major in automation, electronic engineering, vehicle engineering, computer science, mechanical electronics, or related fields.
• Work experience: Over 5 years of experience in functional safety development and functional safety management in off-highway applications.
• Competence:
  • Deeply understand all core parts of ISO 13849, IEC61800-5-2, and IEC61508.
  • Proficient experience in functional safety management.
  • Familiar with the entire design process of safety-related control systems, including risk identification, PLr determination, Category selection (1-4 categories), and quantitative design of DCavg/MTTFd.
  • Proficient in using FMEA and FTA analysis tools (such as IQ-FMEA, ANSYS medini analysis, or PTC Integrity), with the ability to independently perform FMEDA quantitative calculations and MTTFd/DCavg calculations.
  • Understand the basic principles of safety modules (such as E2E communication, WDGM, MCAL driver safety) in AUTOSAR software architecture (for in-vehicle products).
• Language: Good English reading ability, good learning ability, communication ability, and teamwork spirit.
• Personal characteristics: Strong team player, having a good character, diligent and dedicated, strong sense of work responsibility, and able to withstand work pressure.

We Offer

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about-we think they’re pretty great.

About the Company

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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