Hardware Development Engineer, Functional Safety

Key job responsibilities

• Guiding the design of controls for robotics and industrial automation equipment for use in a functionally safe product.
• Performing hazard and risk assessments, and safety analyses of robotics and industrial automation equipment.
• Writing or reviewing safety requirement specifications, safety management plans, safety concepts, and verification and validation plans.
• Applying IEC industrial standards for the development lifecycle of a robotic control system, and coaching developers on processes to apply during this phase.
• Collaboratively participating in interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototype, test, validation, and certification.
• Writing or reviewing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures.
• Analyzing failure modes of control circuits, the effect of the failure, and identifying mitigations and diagnostics.
• Driving projects to closure; ensuring that systems can be manufactured, deployed, maintained, and meet regulatory requirements for certification.
• Ensuring control systems comply to machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience with complex electromechanical systems
• Experience with safety programs from concept through certification/regulatory process
• Demonstrated strong ability to move seamlessly between levels of abstraction – from system to the “nuts and bolts” implementation.
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated industry (Functional Safety, Military, Medical, Automotive, Robotics) applying standards to design and work products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
• Experience identifying and resolving complex issues
• Experience with electronics systems including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs
• Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs

About the role

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to define and design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61496)
• Experience with safety program development and certification
• Ability to analyze and mitigate risks in complex systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually