Product Safety Engineer

Product Safety Engineer – Hybrid Role in Syracuse, NY or Highland, IL

A global manufacturer of industrial electrical products is currently seeking a Product Safety Engineer. This is a hybrid role based in Syracuse, NY or Highland, IL. Relocation within the United States is provided for this position.

This organization is a recognized leader in electrical solutions designed for hazardous environments. As a Product Safety Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring products meet international safety and compliance standards while supporting global market expansion. You’ll work alongside a high-performing engineering team focused on industrial products including explosion-proof luminaires, enclosures, and control devices. Your expertise will help influence product design, regulatory strategy, and compliance innovation.

What You’ll Do:

This role will be a part of the Lighting Engineering team and be responsible for ensuring our products meet stringent safety and compliance standards worldwide. Your responsibilities will include handling both NEC, CSA and global certifications such as ATEX and IECEx, and evaluating new products for inclusion in our portfolio. You will also validate and scrutinize test data sheets, construction review documents, and other necessary documentation related to 3rd party certification. This role requires a deep understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering principles to ensure that products meet safety and performance criteria.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead certification efforts for new and existing products to meet NEC, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, UL, and other global standards.
• Manage third-party testing and analysis to validate product safety and performance in hazardous environments.
• Review and prepare technical documentation including test data sheets, construction reviews, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to resolve certification challenges and improve product compliance.
• Stay current with evolving standards and regulations and proactively guide teams on their impact.
• Support audits and inspections and contribute to the development of internal certification protocols.
• Use industry-standard platforms such as UL Product IQ, IECEx Online, and compliance management tools to streamline certification workflows.

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in hazardous location certification or a related area.
• Our company will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that the company will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA standards.
• Experience with testing and evaluation of equipment for use in hazardous environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Professional certification in hazardous location standards.
• Experience with compliance platforms (e.g., UL Product IQ, IECEx Online)
• Familiarity with safety and compliance software tools.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Hazardous Location Certification is preferred.