Hardware Development Engineer, Functional Safety
Amazon.com Services LLC•5h ago
United StatesOnsite$117.3K–$160KFull-timeMid Level4+ yrs exp
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- Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated Hardware Functional Safety Engineer to define and design safety-relevant controls for robotics systems and industrial equipment. This candidate should be motivated to adapt well-tried design and safety principles and industrial safety standards into a new and emerging industry. The preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience developing embedded control systems, experience with machine safety and/or functional safety standards, and possess excellent communication skills. Key job responsibilities - Guiding the design of 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 to machinery safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61496)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field - 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, Robotics) applying standards to design and work products.
- Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic - Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment - Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions - Experience identifying and resolving complex issues - Experience with electronics systems including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or mixed-signal designs - Desire to commit and follow through on complex, multi-year programs Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
- location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, MA, N.Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Required skills
Embedded SystemsMachine SafetyFunctional SafetyHazard AnalysisRisk AssessmentIEC StandardsElectromechanical SystemsMicrocontrollersFPGAsMixed-Signal Design