Project Engineer - Medical Device Electrical Safety

Intertek Global • Fridley, MN

19d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Interested in future career opportunities in the product testing industry? Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Project Engineer - Medical Device Electrical Safety to join our Electrical team in Fridley, MN. 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Project Engineer - Medical Device Electrical Safety position is responsible for performing electrical 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. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering and will be engaging, have good interpersonal skills, high energy, high sense of urgency, and adept at wearing many hats in one day.

Requirements

• A 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
• Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs dictate
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical engineering degree
• Electrical experience with strong software capabilities
• Prior project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Will develop expertise in IEC 60601
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.
• When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees