Engineer - Safety

About the role

This Engineer, Safety position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of inverters, wind turbines, generators, solar panels and other power generation equipment to industry standards, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues. This position has the potential for 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes.
• Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system.
• Move equipment as needed through the facility.
• Properly package sample for shipment.
• Conduct thorough construction review, document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards.
• Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Perform other work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Customer focused and quality driven
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Prior project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC, IEEE

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70k to $80k per year.

Schedule

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