Senior Field Evaluation Engineer

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health plans

Job summary

A global leader in testing and certification is seeking a qualified engineer for field evaluations in Portland, Oregon. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, along with 7+ years of inspection experience. Key responsibilities include conducting evaluations at client sites and liaising with customers. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave and health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of inspection and test experience evaluating products to ANSI/NFPA/UL standards.
• Knowledge of US regulatory standards and code requirements.
• Ability to travel frequently to US client sites (75%–90% travel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field labeling evaluations per program requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Report and track defects found during testing and generate reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

• Conduct field labeling evaluations in accordance with TÜV SÜD program requirements and interpret/apply applicable test standards.
• Schedule and execute assigned evaluations at client sites, ensuring timely and professional completion.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers, acting as a key point of contact.
• Demonstrate knowledge of US regulatory standards and code requirements (e.g., ANSI/NFPA/UL standards).
• Liaise with other staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of methods and interpretations.
• Participate in and promote process improvements and the development of new product test requirements and strategies.
• Provide travel and expense cost estimates as requested.
• Report and track defects found during testing; record test data, technical information, and generate/revise test documents and reports (SOPs, datasheets, methods, etc.).
• Review pre-evaluation documents to understand assignment objectives prior to service start.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent technical education and directly related experience.
• A minimum 7 years of inspection and test experience evaluating products in accordance with ANSI/NFPA/UL/EN/IEC standards.
• Experience with NEC NFPA 70 and US standards (e.g., NFPA 79, UL508A, UL61010-1, UL61800-5-1, UL2202, ANSI/RIA R15.06, UL 1740, UL9450); prior work in electrical code inspections is a plus.
• Ability to travel frequently to US client sites (75%–90% travel).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills; solid technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong engineering knowledge and understanding of testing requirements, manufacturing processes, drawings, and standards.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of client projects and industries.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Commitment to employee well‑being and safety.

Additional Information

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $110,000 - 130,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.

• Travel: Significant travel in the northeastern United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.