Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Job Description

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency.  We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

Danfoss Editron is leading the electrification revolution and our mission is to end pollution with electrification.  Editron specializes in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for the off-highway, on-highway and marine markets. As business division of Danfoss, it develops and manufactures high-performance power systems for heavy-duty vehicles and machines based on synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology and Si and SiC power electronic converters.
 

We are growing fast globally, and would like to invite you to join the award-winning team, and to work on the technologies that will enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less.

We now have an opportunity to recruit a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to join our motivated and successful team based in Finland.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the electrification of on and off-highway vehicles through embedded software development. In this position you will:
•    Participate in planning and implementing functional safety activities in all the parts of the safety life cycle of the project.
•    Guide the creation of functional safety concept and technical safety concept including defining the functional safety requirements and technical safety requirements of the product.
•    Lead the execution of safety analyses.
•    Participate in technical reviews.
•    Help to create documents required by ISO 26262.
•    Assist in planning and executing safety verification and validation activities.
•    Support in successful completion of required safety confirmation reviews, assessments and audits.
•    Help to maintain and reinforce a good safety culture.
 

Background & Skills

We would expect you to demonstrate:

•    B.Sc. or equivalent in suitable field (e.g. software engineering, electrical engineering, vehicle technology) with experience in functional safety.
•    Excellent knowledge of functional safety methodology and standards (ISO 26262).
•    Experience with performing safety analyses (FMEDA, SFMEA, DFA, FTA etc.)
•    Good understanding of requirements management, quality management and product development life cycle processes.
•    Basic understanding of software and hardware development for automotive domain.
•    Being an effective team player, yet not afraid of working independently or taking responsibility.
•    Good oral and written communication skills in English.
 

Advantageous would be:

•    M.Sc. or D.Sc. in suitable field (e.g. software engineering, electrical engineering, vehicle technology) with experience in functional safety for automotive projects.
•    Understanding of cyber security requirements in the automotive environment (especially ISO 21434).
•    Experience in Safety of the Intended Functionality (ISO 21448).
•    Understanding of power electronic converters and electric traction systems.
 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.