Engineer - Electrical Safety at Intertek

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Safety Evaluation, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Report Generation, Test Plan Creation, Spectrum Analyzer Operation, Oscilloscope Operation, Multi-meter Operation, Dielectric Strength Testing, Ground Continuity Testing, Surge Generator Operation, Over-voltage Testing, Environmental Chamber Operation, Fixture Calibration, Technical Instruction Interpretation, Microsoft Office

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Engineer - Electrical Safety, Plano, TX Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking Engineers to join our Electrical Safety team in Plano, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. 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 Engineer - Electrical Safety position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of control panels, switchgears, switchboards, transformers, industrial skids, and other industrial equipment to industry standards, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek customers with superior customer service. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Salary & Benefits Information The base wage or salary range for this position is $65K - $75K. 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 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 you'll do: * Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Engineer must: * Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test); * 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, 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, laser. * Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. * Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval. * Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing and provide on-going support to clients as needed. * Perform other work as required. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering * No experience required - new grads considered * A valid driver's license and reliable driving record * Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment * Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables * Microsoft Office expertise * Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 75% * Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. * This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: * Fundamentals of engineering certificate / EIT * Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC * Prior project management experience * Experience working with control panels, switchgears, switchboards, transformers, industrial skids, and other industrial equipment Intertek Total Quality Assured Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening. We Value Diversity Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-AS1 *Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Backed by 125 years’ experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

Responsibilities

The Engineer - Electrical Safety is responsible for evaluating the conformance of various industrial equipment, such as control panels and transformers, to industry standards, which includes creating evaluation reports and test plans. This role involves conducting or witnessing testing, resolving technical issues, and providing superior customer service to Intertek clients.