Engineer - Electrical Safety
Intertek
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
- Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
- Perform electrical and mechanical testing of products in accordance with standards.
- 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 chambers, articulated probes. Use hand tools to build / calibrate test fixtures.
- Compile test results, analyze data, and product description information into report templates and shells. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
- Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
- 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 expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
- Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
- 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 with S&R department assistance.
- Perform other work as required.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- 0+ years directly related experience.
- Microsoft Office expertise.
- 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%.
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC.
- Prior project management experience.