Machine Safety Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, us

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 60,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in over 59 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2026, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins Food & Feed Testing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop practical engineering solutions that eliminate workplace hazards across our laboratory network. 

This position focuses on designing, validating, and implementing engineered solutions that enhance employee safety while maintaining (or improving) process quality and operational performance. Working closely with laboratory operations, maintenance teams, quality personnel, and EHS professionals, the Mechanical Engineer will transform identified hazards and operational challenges into scalable engineering controls that can be deployed across multiple laboratories. This role is a cornerstone of Eurofins' commitment to achieving best-in-class OSHA safety performance across our Eurofins Food & Feed Testing network. 

The ideal candidate enjoys solving real-world problems through engineering design, prototyping, equipment modification, ergonomics, automation, and process improvement. Success in this role will be measured by the quality, effectiveness, and adoption of engineered solutions that reduce employee exposure to risk while supporting efficient laboratory operations.

• Design and develop engineering controls that eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. 

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve safety, ergonomics, material handling, and equipment operation. 

Develop solutions including: 

• Mechanical lifting and handling devices 

• Ergonomic workstation improvements 

• Equipment modifications 

• Custom fixtures and tooling 

• Machine guarding and protective systems 

• Automated handling solutions 

• Process redesigns 

• Specialized laboratory equipment 

Develop and Validate Solutions 

• Lead projects from concept through implementation. 

• Create engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages. 

• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions. 

• Perform testing and validation activities to verify performance and effectiveness. 

• Troubleshoot design challenges and refine solutions based on operational feedback. 

• Support installation, startup, and deployment activities. 

Drive Enterprise Improvements 

• Evaluate recurring hazards and operational challenges occurring across multiple laboratories. 

• Develop standardized engineering solutions suitable for network-wide deployment. 

• Create implementation guides, engineering standards, and best practices. 

• Partner with operations teams to ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and effective. 

Manage Projects 

• 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 simultaneously from concept through completion. 

• Other duties as assignd.

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related course of study. 

• 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. 

Preferred

• 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. 

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!

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. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to solve meaningful engineering challenges that directly impact hundreds of employees across one of North America’s largest food testing laboratory network. 

You will have the opportunity to design equipment, improve processes, develop new technologies, and create practical solutions that make laboratory work safer, easier, and more efficient. If you enjoy building, designing, testing, and implementing real-world solutions, this role offers the chance to see your ideas deployed at scale and make a lasting impact across the organization. 

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.