Senior Functional Safety Engineer at Dexterity

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in functional safety in the robotics, automation, manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive industries
  • Knowledge of relevant domestic and international standards such as ANSI/RIA R15.06, ANSI/RIA R15.08, ISO 10218, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, NFPA79, UL 1740, UL3100, IEC 60204, IEC 61496, IEC 61508, and IEC 62061
  • Familiarity with CE directives such as the Machinery Regulation and EMC Directive
  • Professional certification in functional safety or compliance (e.g., CFSE, CMSE, CECE) is highly preferred
  • Experience with programming languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, etc
  • Experience with electronics systems, including PLCs, microcontrollers, and/or mixed-signal designs
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and their utilization for safety

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Hardware, System, and Software teams on safety analyses, including risk assessment, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and SIL determination
  • Define functional safety requirements for robotic systems, subsystems, and components, specifying safety functions, performance criteria, and SIL based on risk assessment
  • Design safety architectures for robotic systems, including hardware and software safety features, redundancy mechanisms, fault detection, and fault tolerance strategies, to achieve required safety goals
  • Support the implementation of functional safety engineering solutions, including component selection and programming
  • Create safety documentation, including necessary documentation for compliance, safety policies, and safety checklists
  • Define and execute safety validation and verification plans to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements
  • Offer subject matter expertise regarding industry standards and regulations
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools for training, troubleshooting, and maintaining functional safety systems in customers' sites at scale
  • Stay up to date with the latest safety and compliance trends, regulations, and technologies

Skills

Functional Safety
FMEA
Fault Tree Analysis
Risk Assessment
ISO 26262
IEC 61508
Robotics
Safety Analysis
Regulatory Compliance

Dexterity

AI-powered robotic solutions for logistics

About Dexterity

Dexterity.ai develops AI-powered robotic technology aimed at improving logistics and supply chain management, particularly in trailer loading. Their robots autonomously pick and induct parcels into sorting systems at speeds faster than humans. A key feature of their technology is its ability to understand the environment in real-time without needing external data feeds or software integration, making it adaptable for various operations. Dexterity.ai serves a range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations like FedEx, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, employee safety, and attracting talent through automation. They generate revenue by selling their robotic solutions and providing consultation services for technology integration, with the goal of transforming the logistics industry into a safer and more efficient environment.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$190.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible vacation time
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Retirement plan
Wellbeing & fitness offerings
Insurance programs
Discounts & perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies using Generative AI could challenge Dexterity's market position.
Rapid AI and robotics evolution may render Dexterity's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.
New labeling requirements could increase operational costs and complexity for Dexterity.

Differentiation

Dexterity's robots operate without needing data feeds or warehouse software integration.
Their technology offers real-time environmental understanding, enhancing adaptability in logistics settings.
Dexterity's AI-powered robots surpass human capabilities in trailer loading and parcel sorting.

Upsides

Dexterity's collaboration with FedEx showcases successful large-scale logistics automation.
Expansion into EMEA could increase market penetration and business opportunities.
Growing demand for automated labeling solutions boosts Dexterity's market potential.

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