JOB DETAILS
Functional Safety System Engineer
CompanyGarrett Motion Inc.
LocationBrno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
About The Company
With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial field.
As a global leader in differentiated turbocharging and electrified technologies, we develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. We continue to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.
We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join Garrett Motion! Garrett is one of the automotive industry’s most iconic brands, supplying cutting-edge technology solutions to nearly every major automaker and truck manufacturer in the world. Recognized for more than 65 years for its ground-breaking turbochargers, Garrett is today leading the breakthrough of new electric boosting applications and software solutions that will continue to make vehicles safer, more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly.
We have an exciting new opening for a Systems Functional Safety Engineer. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop next generation products and technologies for the automotive industry.
As an individual contributor in the Electrification Center of Excellence (ECOE) and responding to the System Engineering Manager, the System Functional Safety Engineer drives the following activities:
- Analyzes customer functional safety requirements. Negotiates them as needed with customers and works internally with our Systems engineers and design teams to ensure our understanding and ability to satisfy them.
- Develop preliminary Functional Safety Concepts for our customers to foster the development of Functional Safety Requirements. Lead internal and external discussions of Functional Safety Concepts.
- Works with Systems engineers and design teams and lead the development of the Technical Safety Concepts for all our products, which include all the Technical Safety Requirements and System Architecture.
- Lead the safety analyses at the System level for our products including FMEAs, FMEDAs, FTAs, DFAs, FFIs.
- Fosters and facilitates the culture of Functional Safety within Garrett.
- Support the Functional Safety Manager and Program Manager in the development of Safety Plans and Safety Cases.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, which includes electrical hardware and software development.
- L1 ISO 26262 certification
- 5+ years of experience in ISO 26262 with a proven track record, with deep understanding of ISO 26262: Part 4 – Product Development at the System Level.
- Experience with in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Prior experience with requirements management
Ability to work in a team environment and negotiate solutions with hardware, software, and systems engineering
- Understanding of project management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- L2 ISO 26262 certification
- Prior experience with high-speed motors and/or powertrain applications.
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering.
Understanding of Automotive standards
- LV-123 / VDA-320 / Automotive high voltage standards
- ISO 16750 / LV-124 Electrical component validation
Education:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.
Garrett's Electrification Center of Excellence develops vehicle electrification solutions that help some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands to further advance mobility. From the Two-Stage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Compressor, launched in 2016, to the award-winning industry first Electric Turbo, Garrett experts are pioneering new and exciting electrification technologies. Integrating state-of-the art ultra-high-speed electric motors and generators, advanced power and control electronics, and sophisticated control software, our engineers lead on innovations for a safer, cleaner, and more efficient world on the move.
Key Skills
Functional SafetyISO 26262Automotive EngineeringSystem ArchitectureFMEAFMEDAFTADFAFFICANCAN-FDLINFlexRayEthernetRequirements ManagementElectrical Engineering
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingEnergySecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Functional Safety System Engineer will analyze customer safety requirements and lead the development of technical safety concepts and system architectures. They are responsible for conducting system-level safety analyses and facilitating a culture of functional safety within the organization.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
3484
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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