Mechanical Safety Engineer

Company Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, environment, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agroscience sectors. With 60,000 staff in 950 laboratories across 59 countries, Eurofins offers over 200,000 analytical methods to ensure product safety, authenticity, and quality. In 2026 the company generated €7.4 billion in revenue and is a leading European stock performer.

Job Description

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing seeks 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 controls that enhance employee safety while maintaining or improving process quality and operational performance. The engineer will collaborate with laboratory operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams to create scalable solutions deployed across multiple laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engineering controls to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards, including mechanical lifting devices, ergonomic workstation improvements, equipment modifications, custom fixtures, machine guarding, automated handling solutions, process redesigns, and specialized laboratory equipment.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation: create engineering drawings, specifications, design packages, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions; perform testing and validation; troubleshoot design challenges; support installation, startup, and deployment.
• Evaluate recurring hazards across laboratories and develop standardized, network‑wide engineering solutions, implementation guides, engineering standards, and best practices; partner with operations to ensure practicality and maintainability.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans; coordinate with equipment suppliers, fabricators, machine shops, contractors, and internal stakeholders; support capital project development and business case preparation; oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience involving equipment design, product development, manufacturing systems, process improvement, automation, or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to take 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.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Experience with prototyping and product development.
• Background in 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.
• Knowledge of validation activities and change‑management processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Engineering solutions successfully deployed across multiple laboratories.
• Reduction of employee exposure to high‑risk tasks and activities.
• Development of practical, sustainable controls that improve both safety and operational efficiency.
• Successful completion of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Adoption of standardized engineering solutions across the laboratory network.
• Measurable improvements in employee safety, ergonomics, and workflow performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Dental and vision options