Functional Safety Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?​

​Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.​

The Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for leading Functional Safety activities during product development, ensuring that safety requirements are properly defined, implemented, and verified. The role drives Functional Safety analysis and design to achieve compliance with applicable standards while supporting overall product quality, performance, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

Program development management based on ISO 26262

• Ensure Functional Safety activities are planned and executed in accordance with the product development schedule.
• Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), FMEDA, and qualitative and quantitative Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Define Functional Safety requirements at the functional, technical, hardware, and software levels.
• Collaborate closely with System, Software, Hardware, and Validation teams to ensure compliance with Functional Safety standards and safety requirements.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Functional Safety concepts by suppliers.

Knowledge development

• Support the development and maintenance of Functional Safety deliverable checklists.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of Functional Safety knowledge and best practices within OPmobility.
• Formalize, maintain, and share Functional Safety know-how to support knowledge capitalization and continuous competence development across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Software, Systems, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Functional Safety within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 and Functional Safety lifecycle processes.
• Experience in System, Hardware, and Software architecture design and development.
• Solid expertise in Functional Safety analysis methodologies, including HARA, FMEDA, and FTA.
• Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV, UL) is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Self-driven, analytical, and capable of working independently in a collaborative environment.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.​

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.​

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.​

​With €11.6 billion in revenue in 2024, 150 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 40,000 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.​