Sr. Project Engineer - General Safety, Arlington Heights, IL

Intertek Testing Services NA Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Electrical team in Arlington Heights. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in product safety testing, where you'll evaluate products for compliance with national and international standards. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring safety and quality across various industries, contributing to innovative solutions that protect consumers and brands alike. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in product safety testing.
• Ability to train entry-level engineers.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on and off-site evaluations for product compliance.
• Develop and communicate test procedures.
• Mentor less senior technical staff.

Skills

U.S. product safety standards

Canadian product safety standards

International product safety standards

Technical decision making

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - General Safety, Arlington Heights, IL.

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and trusted provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies and governments is searching for a Senior Project Engineer - General Safety to join our Electricalteam in our Arlington Heights, IL. office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product safety testing!

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

This Senior Project Engineer position is responsible for independently conducting on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). This person must: read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under tests), validate the project scope and sample applicability, conduct thorough construction review; document results, and 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.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $80K - $110K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
• Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
• Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4+ years directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC.
• Ability to train entry level engineers within standards.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to travel, up to 25% as required by the business.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 6+years of experience in similar industry
• Master's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.