Principal Functional Safety Engineer, One MHS

Job Description

Amazon is seeking a Principal Functional Safety Engineer to lead the development and implementation of end-to-end safety strategies for complex automated systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
• 10+ years of experience in functional safety, machine safety, or control systems engineering
• Demonstrated expertise with ISO 13849, IEC 62061, or IEC 61508 standards
• Strong understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), safety relays, and safety-rated communication protocols
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and execution of functional safety programs across automation, robotics, and material handling systems
• Lead and mentor teams of engineers in risk assessment, system architecture, safety requirement definition, and validation
• Partner with product design, controls, and operations teams to embed safety into every phase of system development
• Conduct design reviews and safety analyses, including FMEA, FMEDA, and fault tree analysis
• Establish and maintain Amazon’s global functional safety framework in alignment with ISO and IEC standards
• Support certification efforts and interface with third-party safety assessors and regulatory bodies
• Influence executive-level decisions by communicating complex safety concepts with clarity and data-driven insights
• Serve as a technical authority and thought leader for functional safety innovation within Amazon

Benefits

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.