Engineer - Electrical Safety (Entry Level)
About the role
The Engineer - Electrical Safety is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. Under the guidance of a more senior Engineer, may also conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
Responsibilities
- Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
- Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
- Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
- Perform testing of products in accordance with standards.
- Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
- Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
- Compile test results during construction review and testing.
- Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell.
- Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
- Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
- Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
- Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
- Perform other work as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- No experience required - new grads considered
- Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record
- Able to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
Qualifications
- Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and to perform all functions inherent to the position
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles
- Semiconductor experience is a plus
- Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards
- Prior project management experience is a plus
Benefits
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
Purpose
Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.