Product Safety Engineer

Eurofins; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Product Safety Engineer in Littleton, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of IEC 62368-1 and IEC 61010-1, and have relevant experience in product safety testing. Responsibilities include preparing test plans, executing tests per standards, and communicating with clients regarding project status. Attractive full-time benefits are offered alongside a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $100,000. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of product safety experience in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Knowledge in IEC 60601-1 & IEC 62368-1 is required.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test plans and execute testing in accordance with standards.
• Perform preliminary design reviews as they grow in their career.
• Communicate with customers and sales on project status.

Skills

Knowledge of IEC 62368-1

Knowledge of IEC 61010-1

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Four-year college degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Looking for Product Safety Engineer that has working knowledge within IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1 and some of its collateral. The engineer should be able to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above. The project engineer should be able to work independently with some guidance as needed on a variety of products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

Employee Standards

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude always
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude
• Adhere to manager directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Require standard knowledge needed IEC 62368-1 and or IEC 61010-1
• Engineer should be able to prepare test plans & execute on testing
• Engineer should be able to fill in their TRF pertaining to the above standards. Guidance will be provided as needed from senior engineers and management
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test)
• Test products in accordance with standards and requirements. Core tests include, but are not limited to power input, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, stability, mechanical hazards, flammability, abnormal and single fault, IP testing and others as applicable per project and compliance requirements
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing and project execution
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) as they grow in their career
• Communication with customers & sales on project status

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 4 years of product safety experience in testing, inspection and certification / NRTL lab is required
• IEC 60601-1 & IEC 62368-1 required
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 15%
• A valid driver's license is required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be receptive to and accept guidance from others
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work in a diverse group of people
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize assignments
• Professional appearance
• Willing to travel

Physical Demands

• Able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000 – $100,000

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

What We Offer

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

EEO Statement

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.