Functional Safety Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Deliver verified Functional Safety concepts and design specifications.
• Find and apply the best method for any PS&S design engineering activity.
• Analyze incoming Functional Safety requirements and resolve all open technical questions.
• Add Functional Safety Engineer controls as elements and functions to the existing hardware and software designs.
• Derive Functional Safety design specifications from the reviewed and approved Functional Safety control designs.
• Document and verify all added Functional Safety requirements for software and hardware with the other relevant design & test engineers.

How You’ll Do It

• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
• Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements, and regulations.
• Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
• Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization.
• Maintain a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

What To Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Functional Safety roles.
• Comprehension of vision hardware and software, as well as PS&S engineering methods and design patterns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

What Will Help

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Familiarity with Functional Safety frameworks (e.g., ISO21434, ISO27001, ISO26262).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with standard business hours.

Benefits

Gentex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details are available upon request.

Skills

Skills required for this role include proficiency in functional safety methodologies, understanding of cybersecurity principles, and experience with software and hardware design.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience in functional safety roles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Company Information

Gentex is a global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, known for its 8-time recognition as the Top Workplaces in Michigan. As an equal opportunity employer, Gentex provides a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.