Stephan van Beek

Consulting Application Engineer MBSE

Integrated MBSA and FMEA Validation via Fault-Injection Simulation

15:00 – 16:30

Abstract
This presentation discusses an integrated, simulation-driven model-based safety analysis (MBSA) approach that supports failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) of system architecture models. Simulation-based validation methods check the system-level effects in the FMEA table against results from fault-injected simulations. This ensures consistency between the design model and the FMEA and validates underlying assumptions. Fault models are injected into the system architecture and linked to specific FMEA table entries via a dedicated mapping mechanism. The approach is demonstrated on the control system of a machine cooling system, showing how FMEA is derived from the architecture and validated both statically and through simulation.

Bio Stephan van Beek
Stephan van Beek is a seasoned technical specialist with over 17 years at MathWorks, Eindhoven, where he helps engineers and organizations across Europe implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Design (MBD) for FPGA and SoC development. With deep expertise in Systems Engineering and Embedded Systems, he guides customers in optimizing design workflows, accelerating innovation, and bridging the gap between algorithm development and hardware implementation.
Before joining MathWorks, Stephan was part of the electronic design methodology team at Océ-Nederland, refining and improving design processes. His career also includes time at Anorad Europe BV, where he specialized in motion control systems. Stephan holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Applied Sciences and is passionate about driving efficiency and excellence in engineering design processes.