Safety Engineer

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance options

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. is looking for a motivated Safety Engineer to join their team in Faribault, MN. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring safety compliance and applying engineering solutions to protect the workforce while enhancing operational efficiency.

Within this role, you will lead safety engineering efforts, conduct on-site assessments, and develop corrective actions in line with safety standards like OSHA and ANSI. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment are necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Safety Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments and incident prevention strategies.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety engineering efforts related to machine guarding and ergonomics.
• Conduct on-site assessments to identify hazards and compliance gaps.
• Develop and implement corrective actions aligned with safety standards.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Machine guarding standards

Ergonomics principles

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated Safety Engineer to join our team in Faribault, MN. This role focuses on ensuring safety compliance and implementing engineering solutions that protect our workforce and enhance operational efficiency.

Company Overview

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to delivering high‑quality solutions. We value innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and offer a career trajectory that aligns with your skills and interests.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Estimated Pay Range

• Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour
• Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour
• Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour
• Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

Job Summary

• Lead safety engineering efforts related to machine guarding, tools and fixtures, and ergonomics within a manufacturing setting
• Conduct on‑site assessments to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement corrective actions aligned with OSHA, ANSI, and internal safety standards
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe equipment design and use
• Support documentation updates, risk assessments, and safety validation activities
• Provide technical guidance and training to on‑site teams to reinforce safe work practices
• Deliver progress updates and recommendations to leadership throughout the project duration
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Safety Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of machine guarding standards, ergonomics principles, and safe equipment design
• Experience evaluating and improving tools, fixtures, and workstation layouts
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, risk assessments, and incident prevention strategies
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver results within a short project timeline

Skills and Values

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261058