Engineer - Electrical Safety Field Labels - UL, CSA, NFPA
Intertek
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this role, the 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
- 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.
- Develop and set up test plans.
- Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, 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.
- Perform other work as required.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering; electrical engineering preferred.
- 0-2 years related experience.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- 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.
- Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
- Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
- Must be customer focused and quality driven.
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 75%.
- A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.
- Previous experience in US, Canadian, and other international product safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.)
- Prior project management experience.
- Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
- 401(k) with company matching
- Competitive market pay
- Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement and much more