Vehicle Safety Engineer – Mobile Robotics & AGV

KION Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Safety Risk Engineer to perform risk assessments on mobile robot systems, with emphasis on AGV platforms. You will lead DFMEA activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare documentation for design teams and customers.

The role requires collaboration with global teams, on-site assessments, and ongoing updates to safety procedures. Fluency in English and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in product risk assessment processes.
• Experience with FMEA methodology and US regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or support risk assessments for mobile robots, especially AGV systems.
• Execute system-level risk assessments for mobile robotics solutions.
• Identify safety functions and required performance levels for AGV and system.
• Conduct DFMEA and maintain safety documentation for compliance.
• Provide safety support to operating units during projects.
• Travel to customer sites for on-site risk assessments.
• Define safety framework and document Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Verify performance levels using BGIA SISTEMA tool.
• Prepare safety content for technical writers and documentation teams.
• Review evolving safety standards and suggest improvements.
• Develop and update internal KION safety instructions and guidelines.

Skills

Risk assessment leadership

FMEA methodology

US regulatory knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Safexpert

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Safety Risk Engineer to perform risk assessments on mobile robot systems, with emphasis on AGV platforms. You will lead DFMEA activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare documentation for design teams and customers.

The role requires collaboration with global teams, on-site assessments, and ongoing updates to safety procedures. Fluency in English and a strong safety mindset are essential.