Vehicle Safety Engineer- KION Mobile Automation

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software, and services to optimize supply chain. Dematic employs over 9,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

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 controller sand 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.

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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.

• Perform and/or support Risk Assessments (RA) for mobile robots, with a particular focus on AGV systems, and related products.
• 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).
• Gather and maintain safety documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including, for example: EU Machinery regulation 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.
• ravel to customer sites to perform on-site system Risk Assessments.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product Risk Assessment processes.
• Experience with FMEA methodology.
• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks, including: OSHA  ANSI B11.0, B11.19, B11.26 ANSI B56.5 UL583 FCC regulations
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate risk assessment workshops and meetings.
• Proficiency in 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…