HCLTech · 19 hours ago
Functional Safety Engineer (Robotics & AI)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$63K/yr - $83K/yr
5+ years expHCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Functional Safety Engineer (Robotics & AI) to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. The role involves ensuring functional safety in robotics and AI systems, requiring strong expertise in risk assessments and familiarity with relevant safety standards.
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Hiring Manager
Gaurav K.
Responsibilities
5+ years in Functional Safety (Automotive, Robotics, or Aerospace) with a strong portfolio of technical risk assessments
ISO 26262: Strong practical experience and should be comfortable calculating Performance Levels and assessing machinery risks
Experience analyzing systems where hazards arise from performance limitations rather than just hardware failures
Experience with Robotics Hardware (mobile robots, manipulators, or legged systems). Understanding the physics of balance and dynamic motion is essential
Familiarity with AI Systems (Neural Networks, Computer Vision). You do not need to be an AI developer, but you must understand how these models function and fail
Tools: Proficiency in safety management software and PL calculation tools etc
Experience working with highly dynamic robots (e.g., legged locomotion, high-speed manipulators) and fast-paced environments
Background in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Experience with UL 4600 (Evaluation of Autonomous Products), STPA/STAMP process knowledge and experience
Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland or equivalent)
Qualification
Required
5+ years in Functional Safety (Automotive, Robotics, or Aerospace) with a strong portfolio of technical risk assessments
ISO 26262: Strong practical experience and should be comfortable calculating Performance Levels and assessing machinery risks
Experience analyzing systems where hazards arise from performance limitations rather than just hardware failures
Experience with Robotics Hardware (mobile robots, manipulators, or legged systems). Understanding the physics of balance and dynamic motion is essential
Familiarity with AI Systems (Neural Networks, Computer Vision). You do not need to be an AI developer, but you must understand how these models function and fail
Tools: Proficiency in safety management software and PL calculation tools etc
Experience working with highly dynamic robots (e.g., legged locomotion, high-speed manipulators) and fast-paced environments
Background in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Experience with UL 4600 (Evaluation of Autonomous Products), STPA/STAMP process knowledge and experience
Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland or equivalent)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
10 days of paid time off per year
10 paid holidays per year
Company
HCLTech
HCLTech is a global IT company offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions partnering with businesses for transformation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220MKey Investors
ChrysCapital
2008-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $220M
2000-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Vijayakumar C.
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Flower
Executive Vice President - CTO & Global Head, AI & Cloud Native Labs
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