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American Battery Solutions Functional Safety Engineer in Lake Orion, Michigan

Job Summary:nnThe Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) for the development and manufacturing of high-voltage battery packs for automotive, construction, off-highway, railway, and mining applications. This role involves developing safety concepts, conducting safety analyses, and working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety requirements into the product lifecycle. The Functional Safety Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that safety is a core element of the product design and development process, addressing customer requirements, and supporting certification activities.nnResponsibilities:nn * Perform safety analyses, such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Hazard and Risk Assessments (HARA).n * Guide the customer and project team to define and document functional and technical safety concepts, safety requirements, and architecture.n * Guide the project teams to ensure traceability of safety requirements through design, validation, and verification.n * Guide design and engineering teams in implementing safety mechanisms such as monitoring, fault detection, and redundancy in high-voltage battery systems.n * Support teams in selecting and validating hardware and software components to meet safety requirements.n * Provide expertise in the design of Battery Management Systems (BMS) with respect to safety-critical functions.n * Work with customers to understand their safety requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.n * Collaborate with suppliers to validate safety-critical components and systems.n * Stay updated on functional safety standards and industry best practices.n * Contribute to the development of organizational processes to improve functional safety capabilities.n * Adhere to federal and state regulations.n * Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.n * Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. n * Predictable and reliable attendance.nnPosition Qualifications:nn * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. n * Master's degree preferred.n * Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing functional safety relevant products, preferred in the high-voltage battery or automotive industry.n * Demonstrated experience with high-voltage systems and battery technologies is highly desirable.n * Knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and other safety standards relevant to automotive, construction, railway, and industrial sectors.n * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on projects or issue resolution activities n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for hazard analysis and risk assessment.n * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.n * Experience with safety analysis tools and methodologies, such as FMEA, FTA, and HARA.n * Experience with tools such as Medini Analyze, ANSYS, or similar safety analysis software.n * Familiarity with battery management systems and high-voltage battery technologies is advantageous.nnKey Competencies:nn * Influences Others: Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.n * Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities Focused: Understands and actively supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.n * Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.n * Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not

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