Safety Engineer

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits including

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing in Austin seeks a Staff Engineer with deep working knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and related standards to support product safety projects. You will write reports, interact with clients, and assist with audits while independently handling diverse product testing tasks.

The role requires 8–10 years in product safety, travel up to 30%, and ability to visit client sites as needed. A valid driver’s license is required, with full-time on-site duties in Austin.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of product safety experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Able to visit client sites locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support department objectives and company goals.
• Quote products to support management for safety standards.
• Perform product safety testing per IEC 60601-1 and related standards.
• Lead internal/external audits and assist with accreditation maintenance.
• Prepare and review design and test documents and reports.
• Coordinate with sales, customers, and engineers on project scope and requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and provide engineering rationales for decisions.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Product safety

Travel up to 30%

Client-site visits

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Summary of duties

Looking for Staff Engineer that has working knowledge within (IEC 60601-1) along with some of their collateral/particulars. The Staff engineer should be senior enough to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above. The Staff engineer will also be required to support other engineers on their projects, sales staff, and customers as needed. Project scoping and quoting will be part of the requirements and helping build the Austin product safety business. The Staff engineer should be able to work independently with minimal help/guidance 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.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.
• Ability to work from home on some projects.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Require standard knowledge needed in the base standards (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1, IEC 60601-1) along with the collaterals.
• Able to quote as needed to support management for product safety standards.
• The Staff Engineer should be comfortable to take on new standards as the business dictates. (Proper time will be given.)
• 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.
• Staff engineer will be involved in quality aspect of maintaining our accreditation by supporting Department Manager as needed.
• Staff engineer willing to take on special assignments to ensure department is well maintained. Proper time will be given.
• Staff engineer will play vital role in preparing & supporting Department Manager for internal and external audits as needed.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Support sales in project communication with customers.
• a. Attend product reviews to provide technical support.
• b. Answer technical questions.
• Review technical reports test plans & test data sheets.
• Be able to manage multiple projects.
• Can make calls for technical decisions & provide engineering rationales when needed for other engineers.
• As the Staff Engineer, you are the technical expert and team will relay on you for technical advice as needed.

Qualifications

• Two to Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 8 to 10 years of product safety experience.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 30%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Reporting

This position reports directly to Austin Safety Department manager.

Skills/Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentially.
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting 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.

Physical Demands

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

Additional Information

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

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

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