Senior Project Engineer

Intertek; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Project Engineer to independently evaluate products for compliance with applicable standards, read codes and schematics, validate scope, set up tests, and perform repairs as needed.

You will document results, conduct tests per standards, train junior staff, provide quotations, and represent Intertek on committees; travel 45% domestic and 5% international is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Project Engineer or related role.
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate products for compliance with applicable standards.
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards for the EUT.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document repairs as needed.
• Document test results and prepare reports for clients and management.
• Provide quotations and technical support during client visits and projects.

Skills

Product safety standards

Data analysis

Schematics reading

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

EMPLOYER: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.

Title

Senior Project Engineer

Duties

Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). 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 and 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, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser. Train and mentor less senior technical staff. Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories. Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office. Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally. Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office. Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products. Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations. Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. Perform field labeling jobs. Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment. Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits. 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. This position requires 45% domestic travel and 5% international travel.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Location

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., 1809 10th Street, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75074

Requirements

Main Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field of study and four (4) years of experience as a Project Engineer or related role where required experience gained.

Special Skills

• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards (Primarily focused on ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC and equivalent);
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions;
• Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form (Read/analysis of schematics to determine power flow and spacing requirements);
• Dealing with several abstract and concrete variables (Primarily focused on independent variables that will impact results of testing);
• Making technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time-off, employee assistance programs, and various discount programs and perks. Please find the complete information about our offered benefits online at https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america-working-with-intertek/