Engineer - EMC

Intertek

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an EMC Engineer to join their Electrical team in Menlo Park, California. This role offers a career opportunity in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of experience in product testing, helping clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements for various markets. They serve industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek's global network of laboratories employs experts who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification. They are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, focused on reducing risk for consumers, brands, and organizations worldwide, with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or physics or equivalent combination of experience and education.
No experience is required - New grads considered.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.).
Up to 50% travel, as business dictates.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record.
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way.
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
Must be customer focused and quality driven.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Electrical engineering degree is highly desired.
1+ years directly related experience.
Prior project management experience.
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product EMC standards such as FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Subpart C, EN/IEC 55032, 55035, 61000-4-series etc.

Responsibilities

Independently perform testing and evaluation on a variety of medical devices and products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards.
Write reports and communicate with clients.
Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
Follow established test plan.
Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
Mentor less senior technical personnel.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
Develop and set up test plans.
Perform field evaluations or INSITU 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 and other EMC related test equipment.
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.
Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
Perform other duties as required.