Functional Safety Engineer

Kalmar; Ljungby kommun; Hybrid; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Safety culture

Job summary

Kalmar in Ljungby, Sweden, is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to own the safety aspects of the R&D control systems within the Counter Balance division. The role works closely with Chief Engineers and your Line Manager, with hybrid in-office and flexible work options.

You will lead safety-focused development and engagement with partners and suppliers, ensuring compliance with customer needs, legislation, and internal standards. Swedish and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Eng. or B.Sc. Eng. in Mechatronics or similar engineering discipline.
• Solid technical knowledge regarding off-road mobile machinery or similar rubber tire vehicles, supported by product development experience.
• Experience or strong interest in Functional Safety development is highly preferred.
• Customer-focused with a business- and market-oriented mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Specify, validate, and verify functional safety aspects of systems and components with Chief Engineers and Line Manager.
• Develop systems and components to meet safety, legislation, and internal requirements.
• Lead and coordinate functional safety design across counterbalanced products with partners and suppliers.
• Assist in defining and implementing the Way of Working within the functional safety area.
• Plan and execute tasks aligned with project milestones to ensure timely delivery of safety-critical objectives.
• Engage with partners and suppliers including strategic visits as needed.

Skills

Mechatronics

Functional Safety

Technical leadership

Customer focus

Communication (Swedish/English)

Education

M.Sc. Eng. or B.Sc. Eng. in Mechatronics

Job description

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out work and taking ownership of the functional safety aspects within the R&D function of the trucks in our Counter Balance division. Your contributions will help ensure development work is based on customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements in alignment with our global business strategies.

Based at our Ljungby office in Sweden, this role pairs a strong focus on in-office collaboration with the benefit of hybrid flexibility. In this role you will report to the Engineering Manager, Control System, Safety & Testing.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities

• Specification & Verification: Specify, validate, and verify functional safety aspects of systems and components in co-operation with Chief Engineers and your Line Manager.
• System & Component Development: Develop systems and components to ensure that specified technical customer demands, safety, legislation requirements, and internal demands are met with precision.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and coordinate the functional safety of systems and components design between counterbalanced products, and lead assigned work with partners and suppliers.
• Process & Way of Working: Assist in the definition and implementation of the "Way of Working" within the functional safety area.
• Activity Planning & Execution: Plan and execute tasks in alignment with project milestones and specified requirements to ensure timely delivery of safety-critical objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead assigned work with partners and suppliers, including strategic customer and supplier visits aligned with business and team priorities.

What We Offer You

• Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions - all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network

of 485 R&D Engineers, driving innovative, sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.

What You Bring To The Role

• Qualifications: M.Sc. Eng. or B.Sc. Eng. in Mechatronics or similar engineering discipline, or equivalent knowledge gained through hands-on experience.
• Technical Expertise: Solid technical knowledge regarding off-road mobile machinery or similar rubber tire vehicles, supported by experience in product development activities within mechatronics.
• Functional Safety Development: Experience or a strong interest in the development of Functional Safety is highly preferred.
• Customer Focus: A strong business- and market-oriented mindset with a persistent focus on identifying and fulfilling customer needs.
• Collaborative Spirit & Drive: A results-oriented driving force and positive attitude, acting as an effective problem solver with excellent analytical, structural, and communication skills.
• Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English, allowing for clear and professional communication across global and local teams.

Closing Date: 7/9/2026

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com