Vehicle Safety Engineer- KION Mobile Automation
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
This role is part of the KION Group Robotic Systems Development (RSD) Safety Team a global organization with team members in Belgium the United States and China.
Robotic Systems Development (RSD) is the KION-leading fast-growing innovative frontrunner in the development ofmobile robotics robotic fleet controllersand cloud-based fleet logistics management systems.
RSD has a focus on Automated driverless Product and solutions with main focus on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. AGVs are fully autonomous robots that move and transport items in production warehouse and distribution centers without manual intervention or permanent conveying systems.
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $X-Y at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location education experience knowledge and skills.
What You Will do in This Role:
Core Responsibilities:
Perform and/or support Risk Assessments (RA) for mobile robots with aparticularfocus on AGV systems and related products.
Execute system-level Risk Assessments for Mobile Robotics solutions.
IdentifySafety Functions andPerformance Levels for both the AGV and the overall system.
Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Gather andmaintainsafety documentation todemonstratecompliance with applicable regulations and standards including for example:
EU Machineryregulation
ISO standards such as ISO 3691-4
ANSI standards such as ANSI B56.5
UL standards such as UL 583
Provide safety and compliance support to Operating Units during project execution.
ravelto customer sites to performon-site system Risk Assessments.
Additional Responsibilities:
Define the standard safety framework for products developed within the organization and verify product compliance with that framework.
Define and document Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS).
Verify Performance Levels for safety functions particularly hardware-related functions using the BGIA SISTEMA tool.
Prepare safety-related technical content for technical writers and supporting documentation teams.
Review evolving safety standards and recommend improvements to products processes and documentation.
Develop update and improve internal KION safety instructions procedures and guidelines.
What Were Looking For:
Bachelors degree in engineering Mechatronics or relatedtechnicalfield.
Minimum 5 years experience in product Risk Assessment processes.
Experience with FMEAmethodology.
Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks including:
OSHA 1910.178
ANSI B11.0 B11.19 B11.26
ANSI B56.5
UL583
FCC regulations
Proven ability to lead andfacilitateriskassessmentworkshops and meetings.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant engineering or integration-related applications.
Strong understanding of machinery and system safety standards with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear actionable guidance for stakeholders.
Fluent in English;additionallanguage skills are an advantage.
Solution-oriented leadership mindset
Proactive communicator to enable effective work across regions
Preferred Qualificationsand skills:
Masters degree in Engineering Mechatronics orrelated technical field.
B11 LMSS or CMSE(Certified Machinery Safety Expert) or CECEcertifications.
Experience with IBF Safexpert software.
Knowledge of European Standard frameworks (e.g.Machine Directive ISO 12100:2012 ISO 13849-1:2023)
KnowledgeISO 3691-4:2020 and related ISO 3691 standards.
Proficiencyin functional safety tools and techniques.
Understanding ofelectrical and hydraulic control systems.
Knowledge of European regulatory and standards frameworks such as:
Machinery Directive / applicable machinery legislation
ISO 12100
ISO 13849-1
Travel Requirements:
Occasional national and international travel to customer sites.
Occasional national and international travel to KIONlocations.
Required Experience:
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About Company
We are a leading supplier of forklifts and warehouse equipment as well as automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains.
