Functional Safety Senior Staff Engineer | Ingenieur/in - Elektrotechnik

Infineon Technologies Austria AG

Villach, Kärnten, Österreich
Published Oct 20, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role seeks a Functional Safety Senior Staff Engineer to contribute significantly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products, focusing on making future automotive systems cleaner, safer, and smarter. Day-to-day responsibilities involve specifying safety requirements, defining safety concepts and architecture, and performing detailed safety analyses such as FTA, DFA, and FMEDA. You will be crucial in reviewing ISO 26262 work products, monitoring safety progress throughout the product lifecycle, and supporting functional safety audits and assessments. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Microelectronics and brings 3-5 years of professional experience in functional safety standards like ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. Success requires a structured and methodical approach, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of hardware electronic modules and analog/digital blocks. This position offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic and international environment, driving continuous process improvement and staying connected to global Functional Safety communities.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or comparable field of study

Experience

  • 3-5 years in functional safety engineering (OEM/Tier1 or Tier2)
  • Professional experience applying safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
  • Professional experience as an experienced professional

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified