Safety Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Safety engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers like Johnson Controls, Oshkosh Corporation, and Kohler Co. maintain large facilities and consistently hire across environmental health, process safety, and construction safety disciplines. Demand runs from entry-level field roles to senior program managers, with manufacturing and heavy equipment sectors among the most active markets in the state. Opportunities also extend into healthcare systems and utilities across the Fox Valley and Racine corridors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.
All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE.
As a Product Safety Engineer for Milwaukee Tool, you will be located at our Corporate Headquarters in Brookfield, WI. You will work in a fast-paced environment to define safety requirements as a member of a cross-functional design team. You will utilize engineering skills to contribute to the development and qualification of new products within Milwaukee Tool.
Your primary duty is to assist in the coordination and execution of Hazard Analysis Reviews of Milwaukee products.
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Define safety requirements as a member of a cross-functional design team. Contribute to the development and qualification of new products for the New Product Development business unit.
- Conduct Hazard Analysis Reviews with cross-functional engineering teams to perform risk assessments of concepts, designs, and products.
- Advise Project Leaders, Product Managers, Design Engineers, and Reliability Engineers regarding safety requirements including tests and design constraints to minimize risk of injury and/or property damage.
- Effectively communicate with a diverse range of technical and non-technical team members.
- Support the execution of Hazard Analysis Reviews and other safety activities on assigned categories based on industry safety standards, product rules, and product regulations.
- Review embedded system designs.
- Conduct product design and construction reviews. Review test results and determine acceptability.
- Review operator's manuals, on-product markings, and other technical communications
Education & Work Experience Requirement: (bachelor, master or other degree and field of study; any certifications required for the role; number of years prior relevant work experience needed to perform the job offered):
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or technical equivalent.
Minimum Requirements of Role:
- Handling product safety activities, regulatory listings design of power tools, Li-ion battery packs/systems, battery chargers, outdoor power equipment or consumer products
- Risk-Based Hazard Analysis
- Perform and review failure mode and effects analysis
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
- Education assistance.
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service.
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional credential required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part 1926 compliance standards
- Experience conducting hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses
- Proficiency with safety management systems and recordkeeping under Wisconsin DWD-OSHA guidelines
- Strong written communication skills for producing safety plans and regulatory reports
Safety Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or engineering, combined with the Associate Safety Professional credential as a stepping stone toward the Certified Safety Professional designation. Wisconsin does not issue a state-specific safety engineer license, so certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals carries the most weight with hiring managers here. Manufacturing-heavy employers often also value OSHA outreach trainer authorization.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring safety engineers in Wisconsin include Merck KGaA, Milwaukee Tool, and PPG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing and heavy-equipment base means a large share of openings are tied to production facilities, construction contractors, and logistics operations concentrated in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and Fox Valley region.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
Brookfield, Milwaukee, and Monona have the most safety engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of manufacturing, construction, and healthcare employers, while Madison's openings are driven by state government agencies, university facilities, and medical campuses, and Green Bay benefits from large food-processing and paper-industry operations that require dedicated safety staff.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineers typically conduct site inspections, hazard audits, and employee training that require a physical presence, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 50% of safety engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be corporate or program-management positions focused on policy writing, data analysis, and multi-site compliance oversight rather than hands-on fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op through a Wisconsin university engineering program, since employers like Oshkosh Corporation and Kohler Co. run structured programs that convert into full-time offers. Candidates without a safety degree often move in from adjacent roles such as quality technician, environmental compliance coordinator, or production supervisor. Earning the OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card and pursuing the Associate Safety Professional credential early signals commitment and gives a résumé a concrete edge with Wisconsin manufacturing and construction hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and utilities. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to each employer through the listings.
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