Project Engineer - Electrical Safety

Interested in future career opportunities in the product testing industry? Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is searching for a Project Engineer - Electrical Safety to join our team in Arlington Heights, IL.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

What are we looking for?

The Project Engineer - Electrical Safety will be responsible for performing electrical testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canada and other international product safety standards, writing reports; and communicating with clients.

What you'll do:

• 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).
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Conduct thorough construction review, document results.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to input rating, normal temperature, leakage current, dielectric, grounding impedance, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal, fault assurance, rain, and IP.
• Following sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• 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.
• Mentor and help train junior staff.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 4+ years directly related experience
• Photometric Experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC, IES.
• 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 communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written format
• 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
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Ability to travel 25%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

What we have to offer:

When working with Intertek , you can expect salary and 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.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an 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.

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