Safety Test Specialist

Nemko; Ontario; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing and world-class team as a Safety Test Specialist at Nemko in Ontario, where you'll be responsible for conducting rigorous safety tests on a variety of products. With a focus on product safety standards, this role demands a keen analytical mind and robust experience in engineering. We offer a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals looking to make an impactful contribution.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Pension plan with matching

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years product safety test engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of safety standards: 62368, 61010, 60825.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and make engineering judgments.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and evaluation on products.
• Develop and set up test plans, operate test equipment.
• Communicate project status and results to clients.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Technical decision making

Education

Diploma or higher education in electrical engineering

Job description

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We are looking to fill vacant positions in our Safety Test Laboratories.

• Position : Safety Test Specialist
• Employment Status : Regular
• Time Type : Full time

Want to be a part of a fast-growing world class team? Join Us!

Nemko safeguards products and systems, by supplying efficient third-party compliance and market access solutions. We are passionate about providing a world-class customer experience, we believe in continuous learning and competence development, we care for our customers, colleagues, and the environment, and we demonstrate our integrity in everything we do.

Headquartered in Norway, with a global footprint across Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Nemko tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day household items to leading edge technology - to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance, and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

A MINIMUM OF 3 to 5 YEARS PRODUCT SAFETY TEST ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE (TIC OR MANUFACTURER) FOCUSED ON 62368, 61010, 60825, FCC Part 68, ETSI ES 203 021, AS / CA S003, AS / CA S004, IC CS-03, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRED.

Experienced Test Engineers-Electrical Product Safety (Project Engineers) perform electrical 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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive :

• 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; 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, and temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, laser.
• Complete preliminary design / construction reviews both on and off site.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• 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 chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build / calibrate test fixtures.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years directly-related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., 62368, 61010, 60825, FCC Part 68, ETSI ES 203 021, AS / CA S003, AS / CA S004, IC CS-03, SAFETY STANDARDS IS REQUIRED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management 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 / accurate conclusions.
• 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.

EDUCATION

• Diploma or higher education in electrical engineering or equivalent plus directly related work history.

We offer competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, pension plan with matching, a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, and sick days, and more.

Salary range from $68,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experience and knowledge.

Start your career now with an established international corporation.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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