EPITEC · 2 hours ago
Functional Safety Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelEPITEC is seeking an experienced Steering Systems Engineer with strong mechanical expertise and a solid understanding of functional safety principles. This role is responsible for defining and managing requirements that drive the development of steering-related safety designs, specifically focused on preventing lateral hazards from a steering perspective.
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Hiring Manager
Brittany (Park) Groner
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and validate requirements to ensure safe design rollout for steering systems, with a focus on preventing lateral hazards
Work closely with cross-functional teams across Product Development Engineering, Functional Safety
Apply ISO 26262 principles to engineering workstreams, ensuring compliance with automotive safety lifecycle expectations
Collaborate with teams utilizing modeling and systems engineering tools such as MagicDraw; ability to work with compatible tools such as Rhapsody is beneficial
Support mechanical system-focused engineering—primarily EPAS (Electric Power-Assisted Steering)—without requiring electronic wiring expertise
Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and safety analyses
Qualification
Required
Strong mechanical expertise
Solid understanding of functional safety principles
Develop, manage, and validate requirements to ensure safe design rollout for steering systems
Work closely with cross-functional teams across Product Development Engineering, Functional Safety
Apply ISO 26262 principles to engineering workstreams
Collaborate with teams utilizing modeling and systems engineering tools such as MagicDraw
Support mechanical system-focused engineering—primarily EPAS (Electric Power-Assisted Steering)
Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and safety analyses
Cross-Functional Team Experience
Preferred
ISO 26262 Knowledge or Certification
Steering System Engineering Experience
Mechanical system engineering, particularly EPAS systems
Experience with MagicDraw
Familiarity with Rhapsody or similar model-based systems engineering tools
Background in braking systems
Company
EPITEC
Epitec is a premier technology services and professional staffing company.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
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