Functional Safety Hardware Design Engineer
Functional Safety Hardware Design Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Functional Safety Hardware Design Engineer
Client: Experis
Duration: 12 months contract (Extension possible)
Work Setup- HYBRID 4 days per week on-site in Round Rock TX (just north of Austin) 1 day remote
Notes: Hardware design their devices are generally low power I/O and control modules. Wants to see functional safety experience as well.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Join Emerson Automation Solutions and be part of a team thats shaping the future of industries worldwide through innovative process automation systems. Our cutting-edge technologies help industries operate more efficiently sustainably and safely. From optimizing energy use to ensuring the consistent quality of essential goods Emersons solutions are integral to the global infrastructure. Here your work will contribute to a smarter greener future where automation enhances everyday life and paves the way for sustainable growth.
We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in Functional Safety to lead the development of high-availability electronic this role you will be responsible for ensuring that hardware designs meet industry safety standards such as IEC 61508.
As a key technical leader you will work on the design analysis validation and certification of safety-critical electronic products. You will collaborate with system architects hardware engineers firmware engineers reliability teams and compliance specialists to develop solutions that meet the highest safety and reliability standards.
AS A PCB DESIGN ENGINEER YOU WILL:
Lead the design development and validation of complex mixed-signal electronic hardware systems that comply with Functional Safety requirements for the industrial automation industry.
Work closely with embedded software engineers to ensure safety-critical hardware-software interaction.
Conduct design reviews reliability testing and safety analysis to ensure product robustness.
Define safety requirements hazard analysis and risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
Perform Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to ensure fault tolerant hardware design.
Implement redundancy fail-safe mechanisms fault detection and diagnostic features in hardware products.
Collaborate with certification bodies to show compliance with functional safety standards.
Implement system-level safety concepts including safety integrity levels and hardware fault tolerance requirements.
Keep up to date with the latest industry trends regulations and emerging technologies.
WHO YOU ARE:
You readily learn and adopt new technologies. You step up to handle tough issues. You effectively handle risk. You partner with others to get work done. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPEREIENCE & SKILLS
Bachelors degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related STEM degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience
Or Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related STEM degree and 7 or more years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of Functional Safety standards
Experience in safety-critical electronic system design including redundancy fault detection and mitigation techniques.
Proficiency in hardware safety analysis methods.
Hands-on experience with EMC thermal and environmental testing for safety-critical systems.
Expertise in PCB design tools and simulation tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
Experience working with certification agencies and regulatory bodies.
PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Familiarity with embedded systems microcontrollers microprocessors and high-speed digital electronics.
Experience with regulatory documentation and reporting.
Understanding or experience with Distributed Control Systems or Safety Instrumented Systems
Employment Type
Full-time
