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Safety Engineer

Eurofins Scientific

Austin, TXHybridFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Austin, TXHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Eurofins Scientific is hiring a Safety Engineer. The Staff Engineer will support other engineers, sales staff, and customers, and will be responsible for project scoping and quoting to help build the Austin product safety business. This role requires working independently on various products to meet U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. The engineer should have working knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and related standards.

Key focus areas include Support department objectives and company goals, Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times, and Adhere to manager directives.

Successful candidates bring Two To Four-year College Degree In Engineering Or Equivalent Experience, 8 To 10 Years Of Product Safety Experience, and Ability To Travel Up To 30%. Important skills include IEC 60601-1, IEC 62368-1, IEC 61010-1, Project Scoping, Quoting, and Product Safety Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IEC 60601-1IEC 62368-1IEC 61010-1Project ScopingQuotingProduct Safety StandardsWriting ReportsClient CommunicationPositive AttitudeProfessional AttitudeProfessional AppearanceProfessional DemeanorTimely Duty PerformanceAccurate Duty PerformanceHonest Duty PerformanceProfessional Duty PerformanceTest ProductsPower Input TestingLeakage Current TestingDielectric TestingTemperature TestingStability TestingMechanical Hazards TestingFlammability TestingAbnormal and Single Fault TestingIP TestingAccreditation MaintenanceInternal Audit SupportExternal Audit SupportPreliminary Design ReviewsTechnical SupportAnswering Technical QuestionsReview Technical ReportsReview Test PlansReview Test Data SheetsManage Multiple ProjectsTechnical Decision MakingEngineering RationalesMaintain ConfidentialityReceptive to GuidanceDealing With Difficult PeopleDealing With ProblemsCollaborationWorking in Diverse GroupsAttention to DetailMulti-TaskingPrioritize Assignments

Qualifications

Two to Four-Year College Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Experience8 to 10 Years of Product Safety ExperienceAbility to Travel Up to 30%Valid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full 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.

  • 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.

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.

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