Job DescriptionElectrical/Medical Safety Engineer - Menlo Park, CaliforniaThe
Engineer - Electrical Safety is responsible for performing 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. Under the guidance of a more senior Engineer, may also conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). This position has the potential for 25% travel.
Salary & Benefits InformationThe base wage or salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. 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, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:- Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
- Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
- Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
- Perform testing of products in accordance with standards.
- Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
- Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
- 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.
- Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
- Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
- Perform other work as required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- No experience required - new grads considered
- Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record
- Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
- Physical dexterity/mobility to travel via car, airplane and to perform all functions inherent to the position
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles
- Semiconductor experience is a plus
- Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards
- Prior project management experience is a plus
