H-1B Visa Product Safety Engineer Jobs
Product Safety Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, materials science, or a directly related field. Employers in consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing file H-1B petitions regularly for this role, with the annual cap opening each April 1.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
What You Will Do:
As Staff Product Safety Engineer, you will lead safety initiatives for new and existing products for our Ortho Tech Orthopaedic Instruments (OI) business. Collaborating with cross-functional leadership, you'll drive the strategic vision of the Product Safety organization, ensuring consistent safety practices throughout the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for product safety and compliance, providing guidance and solutions to meet safety and regulatory standards for successful medical device design.
- Support product safety activities for New Product Development and Product Engineering teams to ensure compliance of our products to the global safety requirements.
- Work with R&D teams to define and implement a product safety program plans for large, complex development programs.
- Participate in product safety activities to represent and advance the interests of the product safety community across the division, including both technical and organizational initiatives.
- Support initiatives for product development teams with the technical understanding of 60601 and other required safety standards during the design & development of medical devices.
- Positively influence the R&D project teams to ensure compliance to the product safety standards.
- Collaborate with the team on design analysis to support the development of products within the boundaries of safety standards.
- Partner with R&D on identification of problems and solutions, analysis, and implementation of design elements relevant for product safety.
- Conduct, coordinate and evaluate results of safety testing, including EMI/EMC and Wireless.
- Serve as an interface between development teams and NRTLs (e.g. CSA, UL, ETL, TUV) or other regulatory agencies.
What You Will Need:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- 4+ years of work experience
- 2+ years of work experience in the field of product safety
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of regulations and standards related to Medical (60601) products
- Medical devices safety testing experience
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical testing equipment and processes
- Experience driving global wireless regulatory approvals/registrations (e.g., FCC/ISED/CE RED), including test planning, documentation, and coordination with external labs/certification bodies
- Participation in an active Certified Test Facility (CTF) program with CSA, UL, or ETL
Compensation:
- $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
What You Will Do:
As Staff Product Safety Engineer, you will lead safety initiatives for new and existing products for our Ortho Tech Orthopaedic Instruments (OI) business. Collaborating with cross-functional leadership, you'll drive the strategic vision of the Product Safety organization, ensuring consistent safety practices throughout the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for product safety and compliance, providing guidance and solutions to meet safety and regulatory standards for successful medical device design.
- Support product safety activities for New Product Development and Product Engineering teams to ensure compliance of our products to the global safety requirements.
- Work with R&D teams to define and implement a product safety program plans for large, complex development programs.
- Participate in product safety activities to represent and advance the interests of the product safety community across the division, including both technical and organizational initiatives.
- Support initiatives for product development teams with the technical understanding of 60601 and other required safety standards during the design & development of medical devices.
- Positively influence the R&D project teams to ensure compliance to the product safety standards.
- Collaborate with the team on design analysis to support the development of products within the boundaries of safety standards.
- Partner with R&D on identification of problems and solutions, analysis, and implementation of design elements relevant for product safety.
- Conduct, coordinate and evaluate results of safety testing, including EMI/EMC and Wireless.
- Serve as an interface between development teams and NRTLs (e.g. CSA, UL, ETL, TUV) or other regulatory agencies.
What You Will Need:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- 4+ years of work experience
- 2+ years of work experience in the field of product safety
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of regulations and standards related to Medical (60601) products
- Medical devices safety testing experience
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical testing equipment and processes
- Experience driving global wireless regulatory approvals/registrations (e.g., FCC/ISED/CE RED), including test planning, documentation, and coordination with external labs/certification bodies
- Participation in an active Certified Test Facility (CTF) program with CSA, UL, or ETL
Compensation:
- $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Product Safety Engineer
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to product safety engineering. A degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering typically qualifies. A general business or unrelated science degree may trigger an RFE, so confirm alignment before applying.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Companies in medical devices, automotive, and consumer electronics face mandatory safety compliance obligations under federal agencies like the CPSC and FDA. These employers have established H-1B filing pipelines for safety engineers and are less likely to treat sponsorship as a barrier.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull up Product Safety Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history with DOL. This filters out companies that say they sponsor but rarely follow through, saving you weeks of outreach.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before the LCA is filed, so you can flag any underpayment risk early.
Understand how product safety maps to O*NET
USCIS adjudicators use O*NET occupation profiles to evaluate specialty occupation status. The O*NET profile for Quality Control Analysts and related safety titles lists a specific education requirement that directly supports your H-1B petition. Know this profile before your employer drafts the support letter.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date relative to cap-gap coverage. Roles that start before October 1 require a cap-exempt employer or a change-of-status strategy to bridge the gap.
H-1B Visa Product Safety Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Safety Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, product safety engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties and degree requirements of your role, not just the job title. Employers with vague job descriptions that accept any degree may face an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Which industries hire the most H-1B-sponsored Product Safety Engineers?
Medical device manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, automotive suppliers, and industrial equipment producers file the highest volumes of H-1B LCAs for product safety roles. These industries operate under strict federal safety regulations, which creates ongoing demand for qualified safety engineers with specialized credentials. You can browse current openings with verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change product safety roles?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your existing H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new I-129 and LCA before your first day in the new role.
How does prevailing wage apply to Product Safety Engineer H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage for the product safety engineering occupation in your work location, as determined by the DOL wage level assigned in the LCA. The wage level reflects your experience, complexity of duties, and supervision received. Underpaying relative to the certified LCA wage is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your H-1B status.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a product safety role?
A Certified Safety Professional designation, Functional Safety Engineer certification under IEC 61508, or a UL product safety certification can reinforce the specialty nature of your role when USCIS evaluates the petition. These credentials signal that the position requires specialized knowledge beyond a generic engineering degree, which supports the specialty occupation argument in your employer's support letter.