FUNCTIONAL SAFETY ENGINEER FOR AUTOMOTIVE, TARRAGONA

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2,700 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.Job DescriptionIf you are a passionate Engineer, interested in the latest trends in the automotive sector, we are looking for you to reinforce our Electronics Team in IDIADA HQ.As a member of the Applus IDIADA Electronics Department, you will be part of the team integrated within the structure of a vehicle manufacturer based in Santa Oliva (province of Tarragona) and will be working on applications related to functional safety applied to different systems of the vehicle.ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the role consist of carrying out activities related to the Functional Safety of the vehicle, regulated by the ISO 26262 standard. These include:- Comprehensive definition of the vehicle features (e.g. Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Thermal Management, Battery Management System) according to the customer’s vehicle design;- Analysis of the possible hazards in case of electric and electronic malfunctions of the vehicle feature (e.g. thermal event, loss of deceleration, etc..) and assessment of the risks coming from those hazards;- Definition of safety goals and functional safety requirements to prevent possible hazardous events;- Definition of technical safety requirements and safety architectural design of the vehicle features;- Safety Validation of the vehicle features;- Support activities for the improvement of procedures and methodologies (e.g. definition of checklist/templates/guidelines);- Activities related to project definition and quotations, such as communication with clients to determine their needs, preparation of offers, and internal meetings.Benefits- Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be able to reach your full potential.- Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the most experienced engineers in the automotive industry.- Career progression.- A hybrid work model is a plan that incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote work in an employee's schedule- Shuttle bus from Barcelona and Tarragona and Internal car sharing app, to promote the sustainable transportation.- We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses.- Subsidized canteen.QualificationsYou do not need to be a Functional Safety Expert to apply; good background in Electronics or Mechanics, a passion for the automotive industry, a willingness to learn, and the availability to work with worldwide OEMs are the main requirements.Which skills are desired?- ISO 26262 standard know-how- Experience in Electric/Electronic or other development areas (e.g. Powertrain, ADAS, E-Mobility)- Experience from the side of OEM and/or supplier- Know-how among different vehicle architectures (e.g. Combustion Engine vehicles, Electric vehicles, Automated vehicles)- Excellent team-working, organization, and communication skills- Knowledge of traditional Office suites (MS Office, Outlook)- Willing to travelEducation- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Automation, or similarLanguages- Fluent in English and Spanish- Knowledge on German will be an asset.- Other languages will be valuableAdditional InformationApplus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.