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Advanced Functional Safety Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

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What we need We are looking for an Advanced Functional Safety Engineer to join our Functional Safety team within our Engineering organization. Your job will be to act as a "builder" within a newly ...

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Principal Functional Safety Engineer

Troy, MI

Own the Functional Safety Management Plan and safety governance cadence (reviews, audits, safety gates), including escalation paths and executive reporting. * Drive safety culture: mentor engineers ...

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Advanced Functional Safety Engineer

Andover, MA · Hybrid

$120K - $165K/yr

What we need We are looking for an Advanced Functional Safety Engineer to join our Functional Safety team within our Engineering organization. Your job will be to act as a "builder" within a newly ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive functional safety engineer in the United States is $103,684.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Functional Safety Engineer vs Functional Safety Engineer?

AspectExecutive Functional Safety EngineerFunctional Safety Engineer
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, CSNEISO 26262, IEC 61508, CSNE
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, project oversight, strategic planningTechnical implementation, safety analysis, testing
Industry UsageAutomotive, industrial automation, aerospaceAutomotive, industrial automation, machinery

The Executive Functional Safety Engineer typically holds leadership responsibilities, overseeing safety projects and ensuring compliance at a strategic level. In contrast, the Functional Safety Engineer focuses on technical safety analysis, design, and testing. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in safety-critical industries, but the executive role emphasizes management and coordination, while the functional safety engineer concentrates on technical execution.

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Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

Dana Incorporated

Novi, MI

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Dana Incorporated rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Functional Safety Engineer supports the delivery of ISO 26262 functional safety activities across electrified driveline products. This role works closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure safety requirements are defined, implemented, and verified throughout the development lifecycle.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support ISO 26262 activities through the full development lifecycle, including safety planning, hazard analysis, safety concepts, and requirements development.
  • Work with systems, hardware, and software engineering to ensure safety requirements are feasible, clearly understood, and properly traced and implemented.
  • Engage directly with customers during the request for quotation stage; on jointly reviewing functional safety objectives and specific requirements; and in the resolution of functional safety concerns.
  • Develop and maintain, either directly or indirectly, all necessary work products, including but not limited to:
    • Safety Plan
    • Safety Manual
    • Safety Concepts
    • ASIL rating/decomposition
    • DIA
    • HARA
    • Safety Requirements
    • FMEA & FTA
    • Safety Verification and Validation activities
    • Confirmation measures
    • Safety Case
  • Support consistency and continuous improvement of functional safety processes across teams.
  • Support issue resolution related to safety findings, requirement gaps, or test results.
  • Contribute to functional safety training and awareness sessions, helping teams across the organization understand roles, responsibilities, and process expectations.
  • Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required).
Education and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or a related field of study
  • 7-10 years experience implementing ISO 26262; powertrain and/or electric vehicle applications preferred.
  • Expert knowledge and industry experience with safety concepts, hazard analysis and risk assessment, FMEA, FTA at both system and sub-system level.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and ability to use this in a multi-disciplinary approach (electronics, software, mechanical hardware, hydraulics)
  • Experience in the implementation of functional safety standards like IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, ISO 15998, ISO 25119, IEC 62061, and other related standards for systems, hardware and software development like CMMI, INCOSE, ASPICE.
  • Demonstrated progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and control systems.
Skills and Competencies
  • Able to effectively build relationships with other disciplines to drive results in matrix organization
  • Strong communication skills: listening, speaking, and writing, at all levels
  • Proven excellent customer relationship management skills
  • Able to make decisions independently with appropriate level of consultation/communication.
  • Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Both strategic and hands on; able to execute as well as proactively plan. 
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (10%) 


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