Functional Safety Consultant – Semiconductor / Silicon

DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com

Location San Jose, California, United States
Salary USD 100 - 150 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
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Functional Safety Consultant – Semiconductor / Silicon

Overview

Support the development and certification of automotive-grade semiconductor products in this high-impact consulting role. As a Functional Safety Consultant, you will work within a silicon development environment to integrate Functional Safety throughout the product lifecycle and help drive semiconductor designs toward ASIL-B certification.

You will collaborate with silicon design and engineering teams, lead critical safety analyses, apply industry standards, and develop the technical documentation required to advance semiconductor products through certification. This role requires direct semiconductor- or silicon-level Functional Safety experience; experience limited exclusively to vehicle- or system-level Functional Safety does not meet the technical requirements for this engagement.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of directly relevant Functional Safety experience
  • Demonstrated Functional Safety experience within a semiconductor or silicon development environment
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 26262
  • Experience applying ASIL requirements, specifically ASIL-B
  • Hands-on experience performing or leading:
  • Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
  • Experience supporting semiconductor products through Functional Safety certification
  • Understanding of AEC-Q100 and automotive semiconductor qualification and reliability requirements
  • Knowledge of ISO 21434 and automotive cybersecurity concepts
  • Ability to apply Functional Safety requirements throughout the silicon development lifecycle
  • Strong technical documentation and analysis skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with silicon design and engineering teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Approximately 10+ years of Functional Safety experience
  • Previous experience completing certification with TÜV or exida
  • Extensive experience with automotive-grade semiconductor development
  • Experience owning or leading Functional Safety activities through certification
  • Experience driving Functional Safety requirements across the silicon development lifecycle

Preferred Education and Experience

A specific educational background has not been provided for this position. Candidates should bring at least 5 years of directly relevant Functional Safety experience in a semiconductor or silicon development environment, with approximately 10+ years preferred.

Other Requirements

  • Location: San Jose, CA preferred; remote work may be considered for the right candidate
  • Engagement: Contract position expected to last 6+ months
  • Must have semiconductor- or silicon-level Functional Safety experience
  • Candidates whose experience is exclusively at the vehicle or system level will not meet the technical requirements for this role
  • Must be able to support Functional Safety activities, technical analysis, and certification documentation throughout the silicon development lifecycle

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The Functional Safety Consultant – Semiconductor / Silicon role with DeWinter BH is based in San Jose, CA, US.
What does the Functional Safety Consultant – Semiconductor / Silicon role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Functional Safety Consultant – Semiconductor / Silicon role at USD 100–150 per hour.
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