Functional Safety Architect, Industrial Applications

Shanghai Permanent RMB600,000 - RMB800,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for defining and governing functional safety architectures for advanced industrial systems, translating customer and regulatory requirements into scalable safety solutions. The position partners with global engineering teams to ensure compliance with international safety standards while supporting innovation in industrial automation, robotics, energy, and embedded applications.
  • Opportunity to shape next-generation functional safety architectures
  • Influence product roadmaps and safety strategies

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor and embedded solutions company, providing products and technologies across industrial, automotive, infrastructure, and IoT applications.

Job Description

  • Define and drive system-level functional safety architecture for industrial applications.
  • Translate standards, regulations, and customer requirements into hardware and software safety requirements.
  • Lead safety lifecycle activities, including HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, and safety validation.
  • Develop safety concepts, diagnostic mechanisms, redundancy strategies, and fault-handling approaches.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and relevant industrial safety standards.
  • Collaborate with system architects, product groups, software, hardware, and validation teams.
  • Support safety assessments, certifications, audits, and customer engagements.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and functional safety training across engineering teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related disciplines.
  • At least 8 years of experience in industrial systems, embedded software, semiconductor, or automation-related environments.
  • Proven experience as a Functional Safety Architect, Safety Manager, or Senior Functional Safety Engineer.
  • Deep understanding of IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849 and industrial safety frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded systems, MCU/SoC architecture, industrial communication protocols, and safety mechanisms.
  • Experience engaging with certification bodies and cross-functional global teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

  • Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional).
  • Experience with cybersecurity and its interaction with functional safety in industrial systems.
  • Background in robotics, motion control, motor drives, or industrial power conversion.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor safety architectures, safety libraries, and safety-certified IP.
  • Experience supporting third-party assessments and certifications with notified bodies.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic technical role with significant influence on future industrial product architectures.
  • Exposure to global customers and international engineering collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced industrial automation, robotics, energy, and embedded technologies.
  • Strong career development platform and professional growth opportunities.
  • Attractive compensation and benefits package.
  • base:Shanghai、Beijing
Contact
Eva Yu
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107763
Phone number
+862160268072

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Automation / Mechatronics / Robotics
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eva Yu
Consultant phone
+862160268072
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107763

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