Product Safety Engineer

Product Safety Engineer

Hybrid role based out of our Syracuse, NY or Highland, IL facility. Relocation within the United States is provided for this position.

Eaton’s GEIS division is a global leader in electrical solutions for hazardous environments. As a Certification Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet international safety and compliance standards, directly contributing to the protection of lives and the expansion of our global market reach.

Expected annual salary range: $67,500.0 - $99,000.0 per year. Salary is a general guideline only and varies based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business considerations.

• 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.

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.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position. (Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the US.)

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.

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Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits as well as retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.  for more detail:
Eaton Benefits Overview. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.