This role is part of the KION Group – Robotic Systems Development (RSD) Safety Team, a global team with members in Belgium, the US, and China.
This is a hybrid position based in Holland, MI.We offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,875 - $121,550 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Responsibilities:
- Core 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.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- 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.
Basic Qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in product Risk Assessment processes.
- Experience with FMEA methodology.
- 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 and facilitate Risk Assessment meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and integration-related applications.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and ability to translate requirements into clear instructions for stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
Preferred Qualifications and skills:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- B11 LMSS or CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) or CECE® certifications.
- Experience with IBF “Safexpert” software.
- Knowledge of European Standard frameworks (e.g. Machine Directive, ISO 12100:2012, ISO 13849-1:20223)
- Knowledge ISO 3691-4:2020 and related ISO 3691 standards.
- Proficiency in functional safety tools and techniques.
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic control systems.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional national and international travel to customer site.
- Occasional national and international travel to KION sites.
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