- Functional safety concept development: Design and implement functional safety concepts and architectures for mobile cranes and their subsystems in compliance with ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and applicable machinery regulations
- Safety requirements across the lifecycle: Analyze, define, and track safety-related requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept phase to series release
- Hazard and risk analysis: Perform hazard and risk assessments, including HARA (where applicable), FMEA, and FTA, with a focus on crane-specific safety functions
- Definition of safety goals: Derive safety goals, technical safety requirements, and safety functions in close cooperation with system, software, and hardware engineering teams
- Documentation & certification: Create and maintain functional safety documentation and actively support certification, conformity assessment, and approval processes for mobile cranes
- International collaboration: Work closely with international development teams, especially in China, and coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and certification bodies
- Knowledge sharing: Provide internal training and technical support to colleagues on functional safety topics, standards, and best practices
- Validation & testing: Participate in prototype and field testing, verifying and validating safety-related functions with a focus on functional safety
Functional Safety Engineer Mobile Cranes (m/f/x)
ERC/Krefeld
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- Completed technical degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field
- Several years of experience in functional safety for mobile machinery, commercial vehicles, or automotive applications
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (especially ISO 13849 and IEC 61508; ISO 26262 is a plus)
- Practical experience with safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, and hazard and risk assessments
- Experience with safety evaluations, audits, and collaboration with certification authorities
- Structured, independent working style with a high sense of responsibility
- Excellent English skills, written and spoken; German skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel internationally
Why us?
- A responsible key role in an innovation-driven, globally operating company
- High level of autonomy and the opportunity to turn your ideas into future-oriented products
- Close collaboration with international expert teams and global development sites
- Modern working conditions with flexible and hybrid work models
- Continuous personal and professional development through training and challenging projects
About us
XCMG is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction machinery, developing state-of-the-art excavators, cranes, earthmoving equipment, and road construction machines for the construction, mining, and energy sectors.
XCMG Italy represents the Group in the Italian market, supporting customers through sales, service, and after-sales activities, in close coordination with the European headquarters. We work to promote growth, innovation, and operational excellence, leveraging global expertise and adapting it to local needs.
At XCMG Italy, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and make the most of your skills in an international, intercultural, and forwoard-looking environment, where collaboration and development are at the core.
XCMG Italy represents the Group in the Italian market, supporting customers through sales, service, and after-sales activities, in close coordination with the European headquarters. We work to promote growth, innovation, and operational excellence, leveraging global expertise and adapting it to local needs.
At XCMG Italy, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and make the most of your skills in an international, intercultural, and forwoard-looking environment, where collaboration and development are at the core.