Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

About The Position

Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing to join our Electrical team in Arlington Heights, IL This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. What are we looking for? This Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing position is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Salary & Benefits Information The salary range for this position is $75K - $80K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. What you’ll do: Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive. Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Project Engineer must: 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. Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used. 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. 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. Perform other work as required. Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
2+ years directly related experience
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Microsoft Office expertise
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Ability to travel 25%, or as business needs dictate
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
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.
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.
Perform other work as required.