Median Annual Wage: $81,830
Education: Bachelor's degree (79%); Master's degree (10%); Post-baccalaureate certificate (10%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Engineer; Product Safety Manager; Product Safety Engineer; Product Safety Consultant; Product Safety Coordinator; System Safety Engineer; Extra Vehicular Activity Safety Engineer (EVA Engineer)
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Product Safety Engineers.
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- Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
- Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
- Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
- Report accident investigation findings.
- Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Product Safety Engineers.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- 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.
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Product Safety Engineers.