Staff Engineer - EMC

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Staff Engineer-EMC (2nd Shift) to join our Electrical team in Boxborough, Massachusetts. This role supports international trade and regulatory product testing across industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment.

About the role

The Staff Engineer-EMC (2nd Shift) supports project work, conducts and attends audits, mentors and trains staff, and participates in technical standard development. This position requires at least 15% travel.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
• Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs.
• Coordinate equipment and design test stands to accomplish project scope and meet customer needs.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment under testing (EUT).
• Witness or conduct testing related to Performance and Energy Efficiency requirements.
• Review Test Reports written by other engineers.
• Support laboratory development, including upgrade of psychrometric chambers in accordance with the latest regulatory testing requirements, including expansion of certification scope.
• Develop and execute training plans for less tenured engineers as well as provide mentorship for their project work.
• Participate in standard development committees and report upcoming regulation changes to Chief Engineer(s).
• Conduct audits at customer facilities and other Intertek locations.
• Participate in audits at the Intertek Plano facility and assist in resolving identified non-conformities.
• Travel to customer facilities and factories as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering degree considered with relevant experience).
• 10+ years of related industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, standards, and technical specifications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, as business needs dictate.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming and operating psychrometric chambers.
• Experience diagnosing issues with HVAC Equipment and implementing resolutions.
• Familiarity with standards such as AHRI 140, AHRI 210/240, AHRI 340/360, AHRI 840, AHRI 920, AHRI 1230, AHRI 1380, and ASHRAE 37.
• Project coordination or customer-facing technical experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.