Description
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We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Safety Engineer/Lead to join our Application-Specific Microcontrollers (ASM) Business Unit at Texas Instruments. The ASM BU develops advanced microcontroller solutions for safety-critical applications, with a primary focus on automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes high-performance MCUs designed for ADAS, body electronics, powertrain control, industrial automation, and motor control applications.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in functional safety standards and practices, with a proven track record in developing safety-critical systems for the semiconductor industry. This role requires solid coordination skills to manage 3P assessments (TÜV SÜD and similar certification bodies) and to lead cross-functional teams in developing Functional Safety work packages in accordance with project FuSa plans.
Technical Expertise:
Practising knowledge of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards
Proven experience in coordinating functional safety assessments with 3P assessors (TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, or equivalent certification bodies)
Strong track record of coordinating cross-functional teams to develop FuSa work packages according to Functional Safety Plans
Expert-level proficiency in developing safety collaterals, including:
FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis)
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Safety Plan and Safety Concept development
Safety Case documentation
Fault-Injection analysis
Demonstrated ability to calculate safety metrics:
SPFM (Single Point Fault Metric)
LFM (Latent Fault Metric)
FIT (Failures in Time)
Robust knowledge of safety architecture for microcontroller ASICs/SoCs
Professional Skills
Excellent external stakeholder communication skills, particularly with 3P assessors and certification bodies
Solid cross-functional team coordination and leadership abilities
Proven ability to manage mult