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ZF is hiring a Technical Specialist – Semiconductor Functional Safety and Cybersecurity to evaluate automotive semiconductor components for ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity compliance. The role reviews supplier safety work products, assesses failure modes, safety mechanisms, diagnostic coverage, reliability assumptions, and hardware safety metrics, and supports cybersecurity evaluations involving secure boot, root of trust, cryptography, authentication, secure communications, memory protection, and firmware update protection. The specialist will collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams, provide technical leadership, develop standards, and mentor others. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field and at least five years of automotive electronics, semiconductor, and supplier engagement experience are required; automotive cybersecurity knowledge is preferred. Benefits include an annual incentive plan, paid vacation, personal time, a 401k plan, health care benefits, paid holidays, and employee support programs.
