KION Group is a leading supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, as well as integrated automation technologies, and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. KION Group employs over 42,000 skilled professionals to service its customers globally. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in customers’ warehouses, production plants, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.

This position will be part of the Robotic Systems Development (RSD) team within the Central Technology Office (CTO). CTO plays a key role in our organizational structure by bringing together technical expertise and innovation across the KION Group and its Operating Units. RSD explores the cutting-edge robotic technologies we develop and brings innovative solutions to life. Our diverse teams go beyond technology development, providing comprehensive solutions, services, and lifecycle support. We are dedicated to turning the CTO’s vision into reality and empowering our operating units to deliver revolutionary solutions to our valued customers.

This position is located in Holland, MI. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office and two days optional to work from home.

What we offer:

What we offer:

•Career Development

•Competitive Compensation and Benefits

•Pay Transparency

•Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Core Responsibilities:

• Execution and/or assistance on AGV Systems Risk Assessments

• Visiting customers sites to execute the System RA

• Execution and/or assistance on AGV Risk Assessments (RA)

• Defining and documenting safety requirement specifications (SRS) for the Vehicle and the System

• Evaluation of the PL (Performance Level) of the Safety Functions from hardware side using BGIA Sistema tool

• Assistance in defining and documenting test validation reports

• Collecting the documentation required to compile the Technical File TF as required in the Machine Directive 2006/42/EC

• Prepare the documentation to demonstrate the compliance to the Directive and Standards of the Vehicle and System

• Preparing safety related information for the document writers

• Evaluate safety standards under review and propose improvements

• Create or improve internal KION safety related instructions and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

• 5 year of experience in execution Risk Assessment and conduct and manage Risk Assessments meetings

• Working knowledge of basic Directives and Standards:

  • Machine Directive

  • ISO 12100-2010

  • ISO 13849-1:2016 and ISO 13849-2:2013

  • ISO 3691-4

  • IEC 60204:2018

  • ISO 13850:2015

  • ISO 13857:2008

  • ANSI B11.0

  • ANSI B11.19

  • ANSI B11.26

  • ANSI B56.5

• Experience with execution of Risk Assessments

• Experience with the use of functional safety tools and techniques

• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic controlling systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance integration related applications

• Passion for standards and rules with the skill to translate the requirements into clear instructions for your stakeholders

• You are fluent in English.  Additional language skills are a plus. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Agile methodologies

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

• 5 years of hardware/software and/or functional safety design experience in the autonomous industry

• Having CMSE® and/or CECE® certificates

• Knowledge of IBF “Safexpert”

• Other standards of the ISO 3691 series

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to support commissioning and testing at customer sites.

• Occasional international travel to visit other KION sites.