Functional Safety Architect (f/m/d)

Job DescriptionThe Functional Safety Architect is a member of the systems and functional safety team with a specialisation in functional safety architectures and definitions. This role is instrumental in driving standardisation across the SAP product line, with the objective of accelerating functional safety definitions.The functional safety architect supports, mentors and guides the functional safety managers on individual projects, driving towards common definitions and achieving balance between features and cost. In order to achieve this the functional safety architect must understand the system level functional safety requirements and develop strong relationships with counterparts in MCU and SoC teams.Principal Accountabilities: Standardisation of FuSa requirement definitions across all PMIC products focusing on achieving safety goals while minimising design area and costReview PMIC FuSa definitions vs industry state of the artPropose and document standard FuSa definitions for PMIC building blocksDefine requirements based on inputs from FuSa standards, customers and systems architectsWork with chip and system architects to propose an implementation architectureInterface with safety assessors to get pre-approval for standard FuSa blocksDrive standard FuSa definition for each PMIC block across all productsCreate a library of functional safety definitions targeting a family concept with similar "look and feel"Work with FuSa manager for each project to ensure standardised definitions are being put in placeSystem level FuSa concept for MCU/SoC systemsAlignment with SoC/MCU FuSa team on requirements and implementationUnderstand system requirements and input those requirements to product definitionsDocumentation of system level FuSa concept for powerCustomer interaction to understand specific customer needs as relating to FuSaAdvisor to design team on to implement safety featuresReview proposed implementations vs requirementsFocus on minimal design complexity and area while achieving safety goalsReview simulation and validation results to ensure correct implementationFuSa tool flow and methodologyDrive SAP towards tool based FuSa workflow and methodologyInvestigate AI driven definition and documentationMentor and advisor to product level FuSa engineersPresenting training to customers and internal teamsTravel and customer interaction are necessaryQualificationsBSc/Master’s in engineering or equivalent10+ years of relevant experience in product definition and functional safety, ideally for PMIC or other power ICsProven track record of successful product definitions and product launchesDeep and comprehensive knowledge of safety and compliance standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q100 etc.)Strong understanding of system-level power requirements, system level functional safety and board-level integration challenges for MCU, MPU and SoC systems.Experience with Functional Safety assessment processExperience using or defining Functional Safety tool flows, using requirements management tools and with Simplis or other modelling toolsHigh level knowledge of complete Mixed Signal design flow through to mass production.Leadership in technical reviews and mentorship.Ability to balance trade-offs between performance, power, area, and cost.Able to make significant contributions to projects, programs and business initiatives with the ability to propose innovative solutionsResults-oriented and able to deliver on-time under tight scheduleAbility to work both independently and part of a teamAble to communicate with customers and stakeholders at an appropriate levelAvailable to travel for internal and customer meetingsAdditional InformationRenesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ At Renesas, you can: Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Semiconductors