Product Safety Department Manager

Eurofins • Santa Clara, CA

18h • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As the Department Manager of Product Safety, you will lead the strategic and day-to-day execution of safety compliance across a diverse product portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet stringent international standards for medical devices, laboratory equipment, information technology, and household appliances. You will be responsible for team training as needed along with managing the safety laboratory. You will also be supporting as needed project scoping and quotations. The Department manager must have great depth of knowledge within IEC 60601-1, IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1. IEC 60335-1 is plus. As the department manager you will be responsible for lab’s upkeeping.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 9+ years of product safety experience in Testing inspections certification laboratory specifically within combination of IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1 & IEC 60601-1
• Minimum 2+ years of management experience.
• Should have the ability to review projects as technical reviewer.
• Can test any standard outlined above from start to finish.
• Understand how to represent the lab in external audits (A2LA, IECEE, SCC & OSHA)
• Has great depth of knowledge of IECEE rules and regulations.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others.
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Able to work in a diverse group of people.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Professional appearance.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Require standard knowledge needed in IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1 & IEC 60601-1. IEC 60335-1 is plus.
• Quoting skills for IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1 & IEC 60601-1 are a must. IEC 60335-1 is plus.
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Test products in accordance with standards and requirements. Core tests include, but are not limited to power input, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, stability, mechanical hazards, flammability, abnormal and single fault, IP testing and others as applicable per project and compliance requirements.
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing and project execution & also able to set up test plans.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Support sales in project communication with customers
• Attend product reviews to provide technical support.
• Answer technical questions.
• Review technical reports & Test plans.
• Be able to manage multiple projects.
• Manager product safety team of engineers
• Ensure the lab’s equipment is up to date. Support lab’s calibration needs for equipment.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager