Product Safety Engineers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Product Safety Engineer in the United States to develop and conduct safety evaluations for products. The engineer will create industry standards for safety, investigate accidents, and assess product designs. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and programming in C++. An effective communicator with problem-solving skills is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written content in relevant documents.
• Using logic to evaluate solutions' strengths and weaknesses.
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Ability to convey information effectively in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry standards for product safety.
• Investigate accidents related to product usage.
• Evaluate product designs for safety.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Linux

MATLAB

C++

LabVIEW

FMEA software

FTA software

Reliability analysis software

Job description

Product Safety Engineer

Job Description & Duties

Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry standards of product safety.
• Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage and develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate product designs for safety.
• Provide expert testimony in litigation cases.
• Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
• Assess potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.

Product Safety Engineer Needed Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools & Technology Used

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Office Suite
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD and other CAD software
• Linux, MATLAB, and C++ programming
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) software
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) software
• Reliability analysis software

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