Senior Product Safety Engineer

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Senior Product Safety Engineer with working knowledge of IEC 62368-1 and/or IEC 61010-1 standards. The ideal candidate will be senior enough to demonstrate expertise in these standards and will be responsible for supporting other engineers, sales staff, and customers. This role involves project scoping, quoting, and working independently on a variety of products to meet U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards. Responsibilities include writing reports and communicating with clients. The engineer will also perform preliminary design reviews, train junior staff, support sales with customer communication, attend product reviews, answer technical questions, review technical reports and test plans, and manage multiple projects. This position offers the flexibility to work from home on projects when not required to be in the lab.

Requirements

• Working knowledge within (IEC 62368-1 & or IEC 61010-1 and its collateral.
• Senior enough to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above.
• Ability to work independently with minimal help/guidance on a variety of products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.
• Minimum 7+ years of product safety experience in Testing inspections certification laboratory specifically within IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1.
• Ability to review projects as technical reviewer.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 20%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• IEC 60335-1 is plus but not required.
• IEC 60335-1 is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentially.
• 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 & or IEC 61010-1.
• 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.
• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree