Functional Safety Systems Design Engineer

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The Role:

The candidate will be leading internal audit/assessment related to Semiconductor Product development (silicon, embedded system software, Tools and Soft IP) as well as problem investigation and corrective action. 

The Person:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a natural curiosity and a strong investigative mindset. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. Your ability to identify patterns, dig deep into issues, and proactively solve problems sets you apart.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform internal safety process audit and assessments across Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group products. Provide early feedback to the development teams on audit/assessments. Create internal audit and assessment reports.
• Perform confirmation reviews of the safety related work products under development.
• Applies broad understanding of industry standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and DO-254) to ensure product safety standards are met
• Drive continual improvement activities with cross functional teams to assess, develop, implement, and control product, software, and IP quality processes and procedures.
• Use the corporate Corrective and Preventive Action system to drive root cause determination and implement improvements

• Document, communicate, and provide process guidance on variances from requirements among process owners, stakeholders, and management
• Able to review documents (work products) with patience and carefulness.

• Represents AMD in compliance discussions / audits with registrars for all elements of a functional safety certification

• Works independently to drive compliance to functional safety standards among AMD groups.

• The candidate is expected to communicate effectively and extensively with internal customers, Functional Safety Management and Quality management, effectively for the successful implementation of this job function.
• Travel as required domestically and internationally.

Preferred Experience :

• Experience with SoC development, application development, Software implementation
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 functional safety standards and its application to semiconductor products.
• Knowledge of and experience with safety analyses: DFMEA, FMEDA, DFA
• Proven experience in productively engaging with cross-functional global development teams
• Functional safety audit and assessment experience.

• Prior experience as a hardware and/or software development engineer.
• Strong communications skill set (written, verbal and active listening), interpersonal skill set, and attention to detail.

Education:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

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