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KION Group · 2 months ago

Vehicle Safety Engineer - Robotic Systems Development

Holland, MI, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KION Group is a leader in robotic systems development, and they are seeking a Vehicle Safety Engineer to join their Robotic Systems Development team. This role involves performing risk assessments for mobile robots, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing support during project execution.

Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform and/or support Risk Assessments (RA) for mobile robots, with a focus on AGV systems

Execute system-level Risk Assessments for Mobile Robotics solutions

Identify Safety Functions and required Performance Levels for both the AGV and the overall system

Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Collect safety documentation to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., EU Machinery Directive, ANSI standards)

Provide safety and compliance support to Operating Units during project execution

Visit customer sites to carry out on-site system Risk Assessments

Define and document Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)

Verify Performance Levels for safety functions, particularly hardware, using the BGIA Sistema tool

Prepare safety-related content for technical writers

Evaluate safety standards under review and propose improvements

Create or enhance internal KION safety instructions and procedures

Qualification

Risk AssessmentFMEA methodologySafety standards knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety Requirement SpecificationsCertified Machinery Safety ExpertIBF Safexpert softwareElectrical control systemsHydraulic control systemsFluent in English