Consulting Engineer - Global Market Access

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

5h•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Consulting Engineer – Global Market Access to join our electrical team remotely and reporting to Arlington Heights, Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
7+ years direct experience in Safety Product Evaluation and/or working in an OEM capacity
Experience with international product safety standards (i.e.: ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC)
Experience and skills including knowledge of UL/IEC 62368-1, 60335, 61010
Global market access and international certification experience
Demonstrated experience in leading cross functional technical and business discussions with both internal and external clients.
Demonstrated abilities to be adaptable, a quick learner and possess the skills that would enable the working understanding of new standards; and apply experience to be able to be presented to the client/project on an expert level
Ability to travel up to 5%
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way

Nice To Haves

Experience in working in a Global regulatory and product development engineering capacity (OEM/Manufacture and/or NRTL)
Experience working in the appliance (commercial, residential, fixed & portable), electronics, ICT, Lighting, and HVAC/HVACR industries in product regulatory and/or product development capacities
Experience and skills including knowledge of International standards
Knowledge and experience in industries such as Consumer Electronics, HVAC/HVAC-R, Food Equipment, Lighting, Transportation Technology, Laser Technology, Robotics and Energy Storage

Responsibilities

Drive various GMA client programs and certifications end to end, concept to launch.
Support global radio compliance requirements for the GMA consulting team.
Support holistic programs utilizing US Labs and Global Market Access processes and procedures.
Create partnerships with various Intertek labs and third-party labs to execute assurance-led testing.
Understand and provide customers with Safety, RF and EMC Support for certification submission requirements.
Work with a client’s teams and regional organizations to ensure products meet wireless regulatory requirements and certifications.
Conduct thorough design review, risk mitigation services, root cause analysis, document results. Including but not limited to: Research, read and determine applicability of international codes and standards.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Under scope of the project, identify required testing and develop test plans.
Conduct thorough design review, document results.
Coordinate and lead client meetings/discussions.
Work closely with customers to gain an understanding of needs.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, scope, resources and samples required, and standards that will be used.
Provide sales support for any and all product requirements including direct customer presentations.
Identify project needs and sample deliveries for effective resource planning and meeting of client’s expectations.
Perform technical assessments and analysis of specifications of projects and implement necessary solutions.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in various product categories, i.e., become subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge for emerging GMA market categories.
Management of subcontracted work.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout project. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Play a variety of roles depending on projects, such as a technical and scientific reference or organizing and managing tasks.
Delegate tasks to other team members to make sure the project is completed on a timely basis.
Provide support during the duration of projects to ensure the needs of the organization are met.
Attend technical trade or association meetings.
Perform other work as required.