Product Safety Engineer

Position Summary

The Product Safety Engineer, Renewable Energy performs testing and evaluation on a variety of products for conformance to U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, writes reports and communicates with clients. This is a full training role for a recent graduate or early-career engineer: under the guidance of a more senior engineer, this role builds a foundation in core product safety testing while training toward supporting the lab's renewable energy program, including inverters, battery energy storage systems and EV equipment.

Employee Standards

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude
• Accommodate requests with a "can do, let me see what I can do" attitude
• Adhere to manager directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner
• Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards, while maintaining confidentiality
• Be receptive to and accepting of guidance from others
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
• Ability to multi task and prioritize assignments
• Travel as needed, up to 15%

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards for the equipment under test (EUT)
• Validate project scope and sample applicability
• Set up and operate the EUT; perform and document simple repairs on the EUT as needed
• Perform testing of products in accordance with applicable standards
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR), both on and off site, as experience grows
• Develop, set up and follow established test plans
• Compile test results during construction review and testing
• Compile data and product description and prepare the final report using the established report shell
• Submit the report to a reviewer for approval
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel and management throughout testing
• Provide ongoing support to clients as needed
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document and recommend engineering judgments
• Cross train on renewable energy testing disciplines as the program develops, working alongside the Senior Product Safety Engineer, Renewable Energy team
• Perform other work as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• 0 to 2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Coursework, project experience or general interest in power electronics or renewable energy systems is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced, multi tasking environment
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 15%

Physical Demands

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Physical dexterity and mobility to travel by car and airplane and to perform all functions inherent to the position
• Able to work with hand tools and small power tools

Compensation

Salary Range: $68,000-$88,000

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays