Automotive Functional Safety Engineer | Functional Safety Ingenieur Automotive (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Darmstadt

Stockstadt am Main, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Automotive Functional Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of safety-relevant electronics in accordance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards. Your daily activities will involve deriving, specifying, and validating technical safety requirements, as well as developing comprehensive safety concepts for automotive systems. You will play a critical role in conducting audits, assessments, and risk analyses (such as FMEA and HARA) while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and system architecture departments. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy tackling complex technical challenges for major OEMs and suppliers. The role offers high planning security through a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and attractive performance-based compensation. It is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team at FERCHAU and take automotive technology to the next level within a structured yet innovative environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in Functional Safety Management
  • Practical experience in System Engineering and Quality Assurance
  • Experience working with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards
  • Experience in conducting audits, assessments, and risk analyses
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in hardware and software environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; Flexible working hours (flextime/part-time options); Willingness to work on complex technical tasks for automotive OEMs and suppliers.