Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and reliability of cutting-edge technology in the cargo handling industry? Kalmar Solutions is seeking a dynamic and skilled Development Engineer - Functional Safety to join their innovative team. In this critical role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the safety of their products, which are integral to ports, terminals, distribution centers, and heavy industry worldwide. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of safety standards, and a desire to contribute to a global leader in terminal automation and energy-efficient container handling, we want to hear from you!

Kalmar Solutions AB

Kalmar Solutions provides cargo handling solutions and services for ports, terminals, distribution centers, and heavy industry. The company is a leader in terminal automation and energy-efficient container handling. One in four container moves globally is handled by a Kalmar solution. With their comprehensive product portfolio, global service network, and solutions for seamless integration of terminal processes, Kalmar enhances the efficiency of their customers' cargo handling.

At Kalmar Solutions, you are offered a workplace with a developmental and independent role where you get to work with various types of people and problem-solving. The company is characterized by innovative thinking and values employees who take initiative. Here, you are offered a workplace with a developmental, independent, and varied role. Kalmar Solutions aims to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas while providing their existing employees with new and exciting career opportunities.

At the end of 2023, Kalmar Solutions had more than 4,900 employees in over 30 countries, with the largest being the USA, Malaysia, Sweden, China, Finland, Poland, Spain, and Australia.

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) 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 5,000 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.

The position

As a Development Engineer - Functional Safety at Kalmar, you will be a crucial part of our organization, ensuring the safety of our products. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments of components and functions such as control systems, engines, and transmissions. Your expertise will contribute to the overall machine safety, in line with requirements and standards such as EN 1175:2020 / ISO 13849, the Machinery Directive, and new standards for mobile work machines. You will read, interpret, and apply these standards to Kalmar’s products, ensuring compliance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments on various components and functions, including control systems, engines, and transmissions.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of all safety-critical functions to facilitate CE marking of Kalmar products.
• Read, interpret, and apply safety standards and regulations (EN 1175:2020 / ISO 13849, Machinery Directive, etc.) to Kalmar’s products.
• Ensure products meet all necessary safety requirements and contribute to their CE marking process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into product development.
• Communicate technical and regulatory requirements effectively within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in functional safety, particularly in relation to control systems, engines, and transmissions.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations, including EN 1175:2020 / ISO 13849 and the Machinery Directive.
• Experience with risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Project management experience is a plus.

How to Apply

All applications are handled by Bravura Executive and the recruitment process is handled by Recruitment Consultant Maja Frick.