• 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 andrequiredPerformance 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.

• Bachelor27s degree in engineering, Mechatronics, or relatedtechnicalfield.

• Minimum 5 years27 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:

• Master27s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, orrelated technical field.

• B11 LMSS or CMSE(Certified Machinery Safety Expert) or CECEcertifications.

• Experience with IBF 22Safexpert22 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.