Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Functional Safety Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of safe, reliable, and compliant systems for Caterpillar’s earthmoving machinery. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ISO 19014, ISO 61508/ISO 13849, and Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF), and will play a key role in driving a culture of safety across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of functional safety processes for earthmoving and off-highway equipment in compliance with ISO 19014 and ISO 61508.

• Analyze current system robustness, identify potential safety scenarios, and define system capabilities to achieve predictable and explainable safe behavior.

• Work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate safety requirements into end-to-end system development.

• Develop and maintain safety plans, hazard analysis, FMEA, and system-level safety cases in alignment with corporate and industry safety standards.

• Support the application of Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) principles to ensure the system performs safely under real-world operational conditions.

• Contribute to risk assessments and verification/validation planning to ensure functional safety requirements are met.

• Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams to foster a cultural shift toward safety-driven design thinking.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on functional safety methodologies and tools.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).

• Proven experience working with functional safety standards, including ISO 19014, ISO 61508, and ISO 13849.

• Strong understanding of SOTIF (ISO 21448) and its application to autonomous and semi-autonomous machine systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence technical and cultural change within an engineering organization.

• Experience performing system-level safety analysis, including hazard analysis and risk assessment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with off-highway or earthmoving machinery systems.

• Hands-on experience with system integration, controls, and diagnostics for heavy equipment.

• Familiarity with embedded system design, CAN/J1939 communication, and software safety concepts.
  Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., TÜV SÜD/SGS) is a plus.

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.