Varunraj S.
Systems Engineering Manager - Functional Safety @Nexteer Automotive
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WORK HISTORY
Systems Engineering Manager - Functional Safety @Nexteer Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI, US
Leading a diverse, global team of systems engineers across multiple locations in Europe, China, and India, ensuring seamless collaboration and excellence in execution.• Overseeing global competency management for Functional Safety, fostering growth and expertise in this critical domain.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive framework for competency improvement, including objective criteria for assessing skill levels.• Managing budget allocation and resource planning to ensure the successful execution of required activities.• Providing technical leadership for safety-critical aspects of Electric Power Steering, Steer-by-Wire, and ADAS technology programs, integrating mechatronics and embedded control systems.• Driving system architectural design, including safety-focused software architecture, control schemes for safety mechanisms and monitors, fault handling strategies, requirements flow-down, and virtual validation for advanced technologies.• Leading and managing the safety release process for innovative technologies in Electric Power Steering, Steer-by-Wire, and ADAS.• Contributing to new business opportunities by offering key technical insights and maintaining direct engagement with customers.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas
Master's degree, Systems Engineering and Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electronics and TeleCommunications Engineering
Mudhoji High School,Phaltan
Higher Secondary School/Secondary Certificate Programs, Higher Secondary School/Secondary Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT VARUNRAJ S.
Key Skills and Expertise:• Global functional safety leader with proven expertise in managing complex technological programs. • UL - Certified Functional Safety eXpert working on electric power steering, steer-by-wire, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)• Technical leadership in ISO 26262 safety work products, requirements analysis, failure analysis, product development, regulatory testing, certification processes, DFMEA, FMEDA, FTA, and regulatory compliance.• Conducted internal trainings on ISO 26262 and SOTIF ISO/PAS 21448 standards, enhancing organizational expertise.• Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, driving cross-functional team collaboration, and optimizing business processes to achieve operational efficiency and success.• Expertise in Functional Safety, Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Operations ManagementTools:Vector (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe), dSPACE MicroAutoBox, eTool (Nexteer Tool), Isograph Reliability Workbench, MATLAB, Simulink, MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, SAP Modules (ERP, BW, SCM), Tableau, DOORs, DNG, RTC, PTC Integrity, ANSYS Medini Analyze
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