System Safety Competence Lead

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that's where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that's harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We're transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Make an impact

• Take ownership of product safety across our realization and retrofit projects throughout the EMEA region, from the initial sales phase to final customer acceptance.
• Lead the system-level conformity assessment process in accordance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
• Translate safety requirements, standards, and risk assessments into practical and effective safety concepts and system layouts during the sales phase.
• Serve as a trusted product safety expert and advisor for colleagues in Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Facilitate and document risk assessments in Safexpert in close collaboration with cross-functional project teams.
• Drive the implementation of risk mitigation measures together with mechanical, hardware, and software engineering teams, and validate their execution onsite
• Support the creation and completion of technical documentation and guide project teams through the preparation and finalization of Declarations of Conformity.
• Collaborate closely with product safety specialists across Europe and work alongside the Product Compliance Officer to ensure best practices and regulatory alignment.
• Share your expertise by delivering engaging safety trainings based on the Swisslog Safety Guideline, continuously improving training materials, and helping to build a strong safety culture across the organization.

What you need to succeed

• You have successfully completed a Bachelor's, Master's or technical degree in mechanical engineering/project planning, or a comparable qualification.
• You bring 7+ years of experience in machine and plant engineering, ideally within complex industrial or automation environments.
• You have solid expertise in product safety and machinery compliance, particularly regarding the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 and EN ISO 12100.
• You understand intralogistics systems and processes and are experienced in working within cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of EN ISO 13849-1/-2, EN 619, EN 528, occupational health and safety regulations, and Safexpert is considered a strong advantage.
• You confidently communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and know how to build trust and drive alignment across teams.
• You are fluent in German and have very good language skills in English; additional European language skills are a plus.
• You enjoy working in an international environment and are willing to travel within Europe as required.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you'll be part of a global enterprise that's proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that's united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We're a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we're implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking forward to receiving your application!