• Functional Safety Engineer

    Amazon (North Reading, MA)


    Description

    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. This position reports directly to the System Architect.

     

    Key job responsibilities

    The Functional Safety Engineer will be responsible for:

    - 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)

    Basic Qualifications

    - BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

     

    - 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 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, or 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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.