Project Engineer, Electrical and Appliances

Intertek US•Plano, TX

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About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Project Engineer, Electrical and Appliances to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product 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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? This Project Engineer, Electrical and Appliances position is responsible for independently conducting on and off site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). This position requires 50% domestic travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field of study
2 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or related role where required experience gained
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards (Primarily focused on UL/CSA/IEC 60335 series and equivalent);
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions;
Reviewing drawings to determine product functionality, analyzing test data to determine acceptability, and conducting root cause analysis to determine core problems;
Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form (Read/analysis of schematics to determine power flow and spacing requirements);
Dealing with several abstract and concrete variables (Primarily focused on independent variables that will impact results of testing);
Making technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

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 schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Under scope of the project, 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.
Conduct thorough construction review, document results.
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.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
Develop and set up test plans.
Perform field labeling jobs.
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.
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.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.