PROJECT ENGINEER Job Listing at Intertek in Lake Forest, CA (Job ID 11963)

Description

EMPLOYER:    Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
TITLE:    Project Engineer 
DUTIES:    Responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. Independently conduct on and off site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Project Engineer must: 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; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed; 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. Mentor less senior technical personnel. Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used. Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge. Develop and set up test plans. Perform field labeling jobs. Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures. 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 sales support such as attending 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. This position requires up to 40% domestic travel.

SALARY:    $105,000 - $140,000 / year

LOCATION:    Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., 25791 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630

REQUIREMENTS:     Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field and two (2) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, or related role where required experience gained.

SPECIAL SKILLS:                Also requires two (2) years of experience in the following:

•    Experience with U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards;
•    Analyzing data, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
•    Interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; and
•    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

CONTACT:     Send resume to Bernadette Sinclair at bernadette.sinclair@intertek.com or apply online at https://www.intertek.com/careers/. Please reference, job title, Ref #246, and position location.