Senior Project Engineer
EMPLOYER: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
TITLE: Senior Project Engineer
Duties: Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). 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 and 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. Train and mentor less senior technical staff. 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. This position requires 45% domestic travel and 5% international travel.
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
LOCATION: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., 1809 10th Street, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75074
REQUIREMENTS:
Main Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field of study and four (4) years of experience as a Project Engineer or related role where required experience gained.
Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following:
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards (Primarily focused on ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC and equivalent);
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions;
Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form (Read/analysis of schematics to determine power flow and spacing requirements);
Dealing with several abstract and concrete variables (Primarily focused on independent variables that will impact results of testing);
Making technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
CONTACT: Send resume to Bernadette Sinclair at [email protected] or apply online at https://www.intertek.com/careers/. Please reference job Senior Project Engineer in Plano, Texas.
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time-off, employee assistance programs, and various discount programs and perks. Please find the complete information about our offered benefits online at https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america-working-with-intertek/