Job DescriptionProject Engineer - EMC - Menlo Park, CaliforniaThe
Project
Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other international product EMC standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients.
Salary & Benefits InformationThe base wage or salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you'll do:- Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Project Engineer must:
- Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
- Read and understand electrical and mechanical 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.
- Mentor less senior technical personnel.
- Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used
- Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
- Develop and set up test plans.
- Perform field evaluations or INSITU testing.
- 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, and other EMC related test equipment 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.
- Perform other duties 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.
MinimumRequirements & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 2+ years of directly related experience
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
- Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.)
- Up to 75% travel, as business dictates
- A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Prior project management experience
- Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product EMC standards such as FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Subpart C, EN/IEC 55032, 55035, 61000-4-series etc.
