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Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 13849, Software safety)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsISO 13849 · ISO 3691-4IndustryRoboticsSeniorityMid-levelRegionMunichWork modeHybridSource year2026Role familySoftware safetySegmentWarehouse automationEmployerEmployer profileToolsPython · C / C++LanguagesEnglish · German · French
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Responsibilities

  • You will be part of one of our robotics development teams, working in a cross-functional product team to jointly improve the robotic system
  • You are responsible for implementing safe and non-safe low-level software modules in the existing framework and ensure that they comply with applicable standards
  • You create specifications for complex software modules, including their interfaces and test criteria, for our suppliers and external developers
  • You implement and perform functional testing and troubleshooting directly on our autonomous robots and in our simulations
  • You take responsibility for your work packages through to product integration, keeping an eye on quality and time
  • You supervise the products from the prototype phase through pre-series production to serial production, testing and documenting changes

Requirements

  • You have successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field of study
  • You have at least 3 years of experience in PLC software development and hardware-software integration
  • You convince with profound PLC programming skills in CODESYS / IEC 61131-3 for safe control systems with /PL
  • You have experience in the specification and validation of software modules, ideally based on the V-model in accordance with
  • You have experience with field buses (especially CANopen) and sensor-actuator integration
  • You can develop deep system-level expertise, from electromechanical components all the way up to the HAL and autonomous software stack
  • Ideally, you also have experience in the following areas
  • Unit testing for CODESYS Scripting Engine
  • Programming in Python, C++ and C
  • Standards: , EN 1175, EN ISO 13849
  • You are able to structure your work, manage dependencies to other teams and remove impediments on the road.
  • You are keen to write clear technical documentation and work with software version control.
  • You are fluent in English, German is a plus.
  • The job is mostly done on-site, so ideally you live in/close to Munich.
  • Cutting-edge technology: As pioneers in robotics we are able to navigate and manipulate without rails and guides and offer solutions to processes that no one could automate ever before!
  • Team: We are an international team with more than 25 nationalities. You’ll work in a team with exceptionally smart, humble, collaborative and hardworking individuals.
  • Culture: Come as you are! Join a vibrant, inventive, and diverse team that values collaboration over hierarchy. To innovate you need to fail from time to time — we always learn and improve.
  • Workplace: Our office is located near the S‑Bahn station “Hirschgarten”. We work in a loft-style office with great equipment, our own workshop and testing area.
  • Full Board: You don’t feel like thinking about what you want to have for lunch tomorrow, not to mention preparing it? Luckily, our french cook treats us with a freshly cooked free lunch everyday! And as the cherry on top, there is a packed fridge with drinks, fresh fruits and of course coffee!
  • Flexibility: Flexibility is a top priority for us. Our hybrid working model for positions where presence is dispensable helps to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Not sure if you meet every single requirement? That's okay. We know that great people don't always tick every box. Your experience may be a great fit for this role or another opportunity at Jungheinrich Robotics.

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