Dexterity, Inc. · 2 months ago
Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Redwood City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expDexterity is a fast-growing robotics company focused on transforming the world through automation. The Functional Safety Engineer will lead safety design and verification initiatives for robotic systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting the company's global expansion.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Hardware, System, and Software teams on safety analyses, including risk assessment, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and SIL determination
Define functional safety requirements for robotic systems, subsystems, and components, specifying safety functions, performance criteria, and SIL based on risk assessment
Design safety architectures for robotic systems, including hardware and software safety features, redundancy mechanisms, fault detection, and fault tolerance strategies, to achieve required safety goals
Support the implementation of functional safety engineering solutions, including component selection and programming
Create safety documentation, including necessary documentation for compliance, safety policies, and safety checklists
Define and execute safety validation and verification plans to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements
Offer subject matter expertise regarding industry standards and regulations
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools for training, troubleshooting, and maintaining functional safety systems in customers' sites at scale
Stay up to date with the latest safety and compliance trends, regulations, and technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field
10+ years of relevant experience in functional safety in the robotics, automation, manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive industries
Knowledge of relevant domestic and international standards such as ANSI/RIA R15.06, ANSI/RIA R15.08, ISO 10218, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, NFPA79, UL 1740, UL3100, IEC 60204, IEC 61496, IEC 61508, and IEC 62061
Familiarity with CE directives such as the Machinery Regulation and EMC Directive
Experience with programming languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, etc
Experience with electronics systems, including PLCs, microcontrollers, and/or mixed-signal designs
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and their utilization for safety-rated communication, such as PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT/FSoE, MODBUS, etc
Familiarity with functional safety components and leading and emerging market vendors
Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, as well as collaborate effectively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and upper management
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred
Professional certification in functional safety or compliance (e.g., CFSE, CMSE, CECE) is highly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Equity
Company
Dexterity, Inc.
We deliver full-stack robot dexterity solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$291.2M2025-03-11Series Unknown· $95M
2021-10-13Series B· $140M
2021-10-13Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Samir Menon
Founder & CEO
Adam Kell
Product Manager
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