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Enabling a
software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon
is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and
electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution.
Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined
with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the
software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world?s largest OEMs.
The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know
more about us click here.

Mission
of the Role : The Functional Safety Specialist is
responsible for ensuring that automotive electronic systems comply with ISO
26262 and related safety standards. The role involves safety concept creation,
hazard analysis, safety requirements engineering, technical safety
architecture, verification planning, and supporting hardware/software teams
through the full safety lifecycle.

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Key
Responsibilities

1.
Functional Safety Lifecycle Management

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Lead and execute
activities across the ISO 26262 V-model safety lifecycle, from concept phase to
SOP.

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Develop and
maintain the Functional Safety Plan, timelines, and work products.

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Ensure processes
are followed and all safety artifacts are created and reviewed.

2. Safety
Analysis Concept Development

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Perform Hazard
Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and derive ASIL levels.

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Develop Functional
Safety Concept (FSC) and Technical Safety Concept (TSC).

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Define safety
goals, safety mechanisms, and safety requirements (FSR/TSR).

3.
Requirements Engineering

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Write, review, and
maintain functional and technical safety requirements.

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Ensure
bi-directional traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and
validation.

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Support system,
hardware, and software teams to interpret and implement safety requirements.

4. Hardware
Software Safety

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Collaborate with




hardware architects to define safety mechanisms for MCU, PMIC, watchdog,
self-tests, power domains, fault handling, etc.

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Support software
teams in designing safety-compliant drivers, boot, diagnostics, and monitoring
logic.

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Review MCU safety
manuals, safety architecture, and vendor documentation (e.g., Infineon Traveo
II, NXP, Renesas).

5. Safety
Analysis Verification

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Conduct and review
FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, DFA, Dependent Failure Analysis.

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Calculate FIT
rates, single-point fault metrics, and latent fault metrics.

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Create safety
validation plans and support unit/integration/system-level testing.

6. Audits,
Assessments Compliance

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Prepare safety case
documentation for customer and auditor reviews.

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Work with
internal/external assessors (T?V, Exida, OEM auditors).

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Support ASPICE,
cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and quality-compliance alignment.

7. Cross-Functional
Collaboration

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Provide training
and guidance to development teams on ISO 26262 processes.

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Work directly with
system architects, hardware designers, software teams, testing, quality,
cybersecurity, and program management.

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Participate in
design reviews and ensure safety considerations are incorporated early.

Required
Skills Qualifications

Technical
Skills

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Strong
understanding of ISO 26262 Part 2?12 and full safety lifecycle.

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Expertise in safety
analyses: FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, DFA.

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Understanding of
safety architecture for MCUs, SoCs, and automotive ECUs.





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Experience with
safety mechanisms: lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, ECC, BIST/MBIST, CRC, voltage
monitoring, clock monitoring, safe states, etc.

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Experience with
requirements management tools: DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.

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Working knowledge
of embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware design, and automotive software
development.

Domain
Knowledge

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Automotive
electronics: clusters, body control, powertrain, ADAS, infotainment, or battery
systems.

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Exposure to ASPICE,
ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), and OEM-specific safety processes.

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Experience

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5?15 years of
experience in automotive embedded systems.

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Minimum 5+ years in
Functional Safety roles.

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Experience
delivering at least one safety-critical product to SOP.

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Preferred
Qualifications

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Certified
Functional Safety Engineer/Professional (T?V, Exida).

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Experience with
safety implementation on MCUs like Infineon Traveo II, NXP S32, Renesas R-Car,
TI Hercules.

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Master?s degree in
Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or related engineering field.

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Experience with
model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink).

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Visteon Culture: If you
thrive in a rapid-paced, organizational culture that requires agility,
adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead
of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for
results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with
the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon
you can be more.?

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📌 Hardware Functional Safety (FuSa) Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Visteon
📍 Chennai