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Amazon · 2 days ago

Functional Safety Engineer

Westborough, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Guiding the design 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 with machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496).

Qualification

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Electromechanical SystemsSafety ProgramsRegulatory ProcessAbstraction LevelsRegulated Industry StandardsProblem-SolvingCommunicationElectronics SystemsTesting PracticesDesign Process FlowsBusiness UnderstandingProgram CommitmentIssue ResolutionCommitmentAdaptability

Required

BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

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) applying standards to design and work products

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

Experience with electronics systems including PLCs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs

Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Desire to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs

Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs

Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a global tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Founded in 1994

Seattle, Washington, USA

10,001+ employees

https://amazon.com

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