Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer – Lighting Safety Testing to join their Electrical team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role involves performing testing and evaluation on various products according to U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. The position offers the potential for 25% travel. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of product testing expertise, serving industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. They are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, focused on bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
No experience is required
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Safety Testing/Certification
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 be customer focused and quality driven
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
HVAC experience
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Prior project management experience
Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC

Responsibilities

Independently perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards.
Write reports and communicate with clients.
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
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.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
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, and 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, and laser.
Mentor less senior technical personnel.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
Perform field labeling jobs.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform other duties as required.