Engineer - HVAC Safety, Regulatory Compliance

Intertek Global•Plano, TX

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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 an Engineer – HVAC Safety and Heating Appliance Testing to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in HVAC Safety and Heating Appliance 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Engineer will support the Electrical business by evaluating, setting up and performing a variety of tests on HVAC appliances/Gas Appliances for safety certification. These tests in both the laboratory as well as field environment. We’re looking for technically competent individuals who will follow and enforce all safety requirements/company policies and provide exceptional customer service. This position will travel at most 75% of the time. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
0+ years directly related experience.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Microsoft Office expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 75%.
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC/GAS systems
Prior project management experience
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC.

Responsibilities

Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
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, articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
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, laser.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing and provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform other work as required.