Machine Safety Engineer

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Houston, TX

About The Position

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop practical engineering solutions that eliminate workplace hazards across its laboratory network. The role focuses on designing, validating, and implementing engineered solutions that improve employee safety while maintaining or improving process quality and operational performance. The engineer will work with laboratory operations, maintenance teams, quality personnel, and EHS professionals to convert identified hazards and operational challenges into scalable engineering controls for deployment across multiple laboratories. The position supports Eurofins' commitment to best-in-class OSHA safety performance across its Food & Feed Testing network. Success is measured by the quality, effectiveness, and adoption of solutions that reduce employee exposure to risk while supporting efficient laboratory operations. The position covers mechanical lifting and handling devices, ergonomic workstation improvements, equipment modifications, custom fixtures and tooling, machine guarding and protective systems, automated handling solutions, process redesigns, and specialized laboratory equipment. The engineer leads projects from concept through implementation, producing engineering drawings and specifications, developing prototypes, performing testing and validation, refining designs based on operational feedback, and supporting installation, startup, and deployment. The engineer evaluates hazards and operational challenges recurring across laboratories, creates standardized solutions and implementation guidance, and partners with operations teams to ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and effective. Project work includes developing scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans; coordinating with suppliers, fabricators, machine shops, contractors, and internal stakeholders; supporting capital project development and business cases; and managing multiple projects through completion. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related course of study.
At least 5 years of engineering experience involving equipment design, product development, manufacturing systems, process improvement, automation, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept through implementation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
Experience working with fabrication vendors, machine shops, equipment suppliers, or maintenance organizations.
Excellent communication and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar.
Experience with prototyping and product development.
Experience with ergonomics, human factors engineering, or material handling systems.
Experience in laboratory, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with automation, robotics, machine guarding, or industrial equipment.
Familiarity with validation activities and change management processes.

Responsibilities

Design and develop engineering controls to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve safety, ergonomics, material handling, and equipment operation.
Develop lifting and handling devices, ergonomic workstations, equipment modifications, fixtures and tooling, machine guarding, automated handling solutions, process redesigns, and specialized laboratory equipment.
Lead projects from concept through implementation.
Create engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.
Test and validate solutions to verify performance and effectiveness.
Troubleshoot design challenges and refine solutions based on operational feedback.
Support installation, startup, and deployment activities.
Evaluate recurring hazards and operational challenges across multiple laboratories.
Develop standardized engineering solutions for network-wide deployment.
Create implementation guides, engineering standards, and best practices.
Partner with operations teams to ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and effective.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans.
Coordinate activities with equipment suppliers, fabricators, machine shops, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Support capital project development and business case preparation.
Manage multiple projects from concept through completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.