Electronic Safety Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Function Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance to current Off Highway Mining Trucks Function Safety Regulatory Standards.

Essential Job Duties:

- Involved in all actions/tasks related to functional safety process according to IEC 61508-1

- Involve in the development and definition, ‘hazard analysis and risk assessment” as per ISO 12100

- Drive activity to write function safety requirements & specifications (general, environment, functional and safety integrity) for safety system.

- Ensure that hardware and software designers provide the input data necessary for the quantification and justification of all criteria and parameters (PFH, PFD, SFF, etc.) required for the evaluation of the level integrity (SIL) according to the standard used (e.g., IEC 61508-2)

- Produce block diagrams of the safety functions to be studied. Perform modeling and assessment of the integrity level (SIL) of safety functions.

- Communicate on gaps between integrity levels (SIL) achieved and required levels. Determine with hardware and software designers what design improvements are required.

- Support system and sub-system design with respect to system FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis

- Maintains documented roles & responsibilities for each functional safety representative from each of the functional groups.

- Ensures that appropriate records are maintained with respect to safety systems.

- Help internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.

Core Competencies:

- Team Spirit: Promotes communication and cooperation for the greater good of the company and the customer.

- Customer Focus: Meets the needs of internal and external customers.

- Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness. Follows through on commitments and admits to mistakes.

- Safety: Promotes an incident free environment.

Position Specific Competencies:

- Job Skills: Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in the performance of essential job duties:

- Knowledge of Safety Engineering fundamentals. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 12100

- Knowledge of Windchill system as it relates to truck Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and inventory control.

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, schematics, part drawings, assembly drawings, component/system specifications and governmental regulations.

- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

General Competencies:

- Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems and issues into components and analyzes the costs, benefits, opportunities, and risks associated with each alternative solution.

- Cost Awareness: Strives to keep costs within budget and makes manager aware when budget will be exceeded. Monitors revenues and/or expenses to ensure sound fiscal responsibilities.

- Initiative: Works independently to solve problems, looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility.

- Managing Multiple Priorities: Handles multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments.

- Continuous Self Improvement: Works toward developing new skills or enhancing existing skills. Accepts new responsibilities and adapts to changes in procedures.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor/Master of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, or similar fields

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Off-Road Machine and 3 years’ experience as a Functional Safety Engineer

- Working knowledge with safety standards like IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 19014

- Experience in defending Safety Analysis (FMEA, FTA, etc.) at the system level

- Excellent written and verbal communication and people engagement skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.

- This position is 2 days remote work eligible.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport News, VA 23601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person