Product Safety Engineers
Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
9 tasks analyzed
Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Report accident investigation findings.
Evaluate product designs for safety.
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence. | 45 | 45.0% | 15% |
| Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products. | 60 | 51.0% | 15% |
| Report accident investigation findings. | 85 | 83.2% | 10% |
| Evaluate product designs for safety. | 60 | 51.0% | 20% |
| Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards. | 55 | 49.0% | 10% |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$109,660
per year
Mean Wage
$113,770
per year
Employment
23K
workers
Wage Range
$62,050 - $166,670
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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