Automotive Functional Safety Trainee (Remote)

SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic functional safety engineer to join our team. We provide the opportunity to participate in an 18-month training program. The extra occupational program is designed to gradually develop you into an automotive functional safety expert.  The program includes a 15-month program with the University of San Diego and an internal mentorship program with our senior experts. Here you can apply your knowledge in guided projects. 

This trainee program is a unique opportunity to learn Functional Safety as a trade. It provides both the theoretical background and the practical implementation.

TUV Rheinland provides unique career opportunities in the field of functional safety.

We’re looking for someone with an engineering degree and experience in hardware, software or system design (preferably in automotive).

Cybersecurity experience desirable.

Join us to make our world a safer place.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully participate in the training from at the University of San Diego (mostly remote) 
• Participate in functional safety assessment and certification projects under the mentorship of senior experts
• Gradually provide assessment tasks independently with less oversight from senior experts 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities 

• Self-motivated and ability to learn quickly through individual research and self-training 
• Analytical skills
• Good communication skills

Education 

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related technical field
 

Experience 

1-2 years’ experience in automotive software, hardware and/or system design

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Direct:  N/A
• Indirect:  N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work may be sedentary, sitting for long periods of time, working at a computer.
• Physical effort may require lifting up to <up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.>

Equipment Used 

• Laptop or Desktop Computer
• Phone or Headset

Travel Required

• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Ability to interface with clients regularly
• Ability to be a self-starter, and manage your own projects with minimal oversight

Salary Range: $29,600 - $44,400

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.