Engineer - Senior Project (Medical)

Intertek•Lake Forest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer-Medical to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, California. This role is within the medical device compliance industry. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements for various markets. We serve industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. Our global network of laboratories employs experts who deliver accurate testing and certification. Intertek is committed to reducing risk for consumers, brands, and organizations worldwide, functioning as a Total Quality Assurance Provider. Our purpose is to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
4+ years’ experience in directly related field
Experience with IEC/UL/CSA safety certification standards (60601-1 and its collaterals and particulars, 61010-1, 62368-1, etc.)
Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Microsoft Office software experience is a must have
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical or biomedical engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Prior project management experience
Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IE

Responsibilities

Independently perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards.
Write reports and communicate with clients.
Provide local expertise in one or more product categories.
Mentor and train less senior technical personnel.
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including core tests such as 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.
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.
Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Perform field labeling jobs.
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 complex sales support such as giving presentations during 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.