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Product Safety Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a real runway to build safety compliance expertise and pursue H-1B sponsorship.
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Product Safety Engineering is critical to ensuring the safety of Gas Power’s products and services throughout the entire product lifecycle – design, manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance. This role works cross-functionally across multiple disciplines to drive resolution of field safety concerns and ensure the safe design of our new products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The product safety engineer provides engineering expertise on risk analysis for both new and existing designs and leads the resolution of product safety issues involving the installed base. Product Safety Engineering's primary mission is to ensure that product safety hazards are mitigated to a safe level throughout the entire product life cycle.
- Support investigation of field safety incidents; assist root cause analysis by working with cross-functional teams representing Product Service, Design Engineering, EHS, and the Chief Engineer’s Office. Perform incident risk modeling on systems to assess design safety risk. Support the design team to identify and assess risk mitigation measures that assure tolerable risk level is achieved.
- Supports the execution of GE Gas Power’s Product Safety Process across assigned Gas Power business components by leading their Safety Program Management Team and by engaging global Safety Program Management Teams and global Product Safety Leaders.
- Facilitates proactive product safety reviews in support of both new product introduction and existing product fulfillment activities. Work with Design Engineering to perform hazard assessments of safety critical systems and components.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
COMPENSATION
- For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
BENEFITS
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 23, 2026.
INTRODUCTION
Product Safety Engineering is critical to ensuring the safety of Gas Power’s products and services throughout the entire product lifecycle – design, manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance. This role works cross-functionally across multiple disciplines to drive resolution of field safety concerns and ensure the safe design of our new products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The product safety engineer provides engineering expertise on risk analysis for both new and existing designs and leads the resolution of product safety issues involving the installed base. Product Safety Engineering's primary mission is to ensure that product safety hazards are mitigated to a safe level throughout the entire product life cycle.
- Support investigation of field safety incidents; assist root cause analysis by working with cross-functional teams representing Product Service, Design Engineering, EHS, and the Chief Engineer’s Office. Perform incident risk modeling on systems to assess design safety risk. Support the design team to identify and assess risk mitigation measures that assure tolerable risk level is achieved.
- Supports the execution of GE Gas Power’s Product Safety Process across assigned Gas Power business components by leading their Safety Program Management Team and by engaging global Safety Program Management Teams and global Product Safety Leaders.
- Facilitates proactive product safety reviews in support of both new product introduction and existing product fulfillment activities. Work with Design Engineering to perform hazard assessments of safety critical systems and components.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
COMPENSATION
- For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
BENEFITS
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 23, 2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Safety Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you apply. Engineering technology, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering codes commonly support Product Safety Engineer roles, but your specific program must be listed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your offer stage. An employer who isn't enrolled can't sponsor your STEM OPT extension, regardless of how well you fit the role or how willing they are to hire you.
File your I-983 training plan with precision
Your I-983 must describe concrete safety engineering tasks, not a generic job description. Name the specific standards you'll work with, such as IEC 62368-1 or ISO 13849, and ensure your DSO signs off before your initial OPT period expires.
Target industries with structured compliance functions
Consumer electronics, medical devices, and automotive manufacturers routinely run large safety engineering teams with established E-Verify enrollment and immigration infrastructure. These sectors file LCAs through DOL and typically have HR teams familiar with OPT documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify enrolled employers
Search for Product Safety Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Understand cap-gap timing before your third year
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Plan your H-1B registration timing with your employer's HR team at least six months out.
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Find Product Safety Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Safety Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree falls under an eligible CIP code on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering disciplines including electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering commonly qualify. The role itself doesn't determine eligibility, your degree program does. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension on your I-765.
How do I find Product Safety Engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can verify E-Verify enrollment by asking the employer directly or by searching the E-Verify employer search tool. Migrate Mate surfaces Product Safety Engineer roles filtered by employers with active DOL filing history, making it faster to identify companies already set up to support STEM OPT students without cold-applying and waiting for HR to confirm enrollment status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Product Safety Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not a copy-paste of your job description. For Product Safety Engineer roles, this means naming the regulatory frameworks you'll apply, such as UL standards or CPSC regulations, the testing methodologies involved, and how each responsibility connects to your degree field. Both you and your employer's authorized representative must sign it, and your DSO must receive it before your extension begins.
Can I switch employers during my STEM OPT extension as a Product Safety Engineer?
Yes, but the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file a new I-983 training plan with your DSO before starting work. USCIS requires you to report the employer change within ten days. If the new company isn't enrolled in E-Verify, you can't legally work there on your STEM OPT extension, even if your EAD card is still valid.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your STEM OPT EAD expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer filed a timely H-1B petition on your behalf that was accepted for processing, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You don't need a new EAD during this period. USCIS publishes guidance on cap-gap eligibility, and your DSO can provide a cap-gap I-20 to document the extension for your employer's records.
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