Engineer - Safety

Intertek•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer - Safety to join its Electrical team in Plano, Texas. Intertek’s Electrical business provides product testing and certification services to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements in markets around the world. The Engineer performs testing and evaluation of a variety of products against U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, prepares reports, and communicates with clients. Under the guidance of a more senior Engineer, the role may also include on-site and off-site product evaluations to determine compliance with applicable standards. The position may require up to 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
No experience required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Microsoft Office experience.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Working knowledge of electrical circuit design and analysis principles.
Prior project management experience.
Experience directly related to product safety testing or certification.
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, such as ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, and IEC.
Familiarity with IT, measurement, laboratory, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

Read national codes and standards and determine which clauses apply to the equipment under test (EUT).
Validate project scope and sample applicability.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) on-site and off-site.
Develop and set up test plans, and follow established plans.
Compile test results during construction reviews and testing.
Compile data and product descriptions and prepare final reports using established report templates.
Submit reports to a reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Identify, document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform product testing and evaluations against applicable safety standards.