Consulting Engineer - ICT Product Safety, Remote, USA Job Listing at Intertek in United States of America (Job ID 11075)

Description

Consulting Engineer - ICT Product Safety, Remote, USA

Intertek is searching for a Consulting Engineer - ICT Product Safety, Remote, USA to join our Assurance team that reports out of our Plano, TX office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Consulting Field!

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?

The Consulting Engineer - ICT Product Safety position offers independent advice on engineering, science and/or other related topics to companies and government organizations. The Consulting Engineer position assists in providing efficient services to clients and independently conducts on and offsite evaluation to customer specific requirements.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $100K- $150K. 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), tuition reimbursement and more.

Scope of Work

• Drive various ICT client programs and certifications end to end, concept to launch.
• Support domestic and global radio compliance requirements for the ICT consulting team
• Support holistic programs utilizing US Labs and Global Market Access processes and procedures in the ICT space. 
• Create partnerships with various Intertek labs and third-party labs to execute assurance-led testing.
• Understand and provide customers with FCC & ISED TCB Support for certification submission requirements.
• Work with a client's teams and regional organizations to ensure product's meet wireless regulatory requirements and certifications.
• Conduct thorough design review, risk mitigation services, root cause analysis, document results.
• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation to customer specific requirements. Including but not limited to:
  • Research, read and determine applicability of national codes and standards.
  • Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
  • Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
  • Under scope of the project, identify required testing and develop test plans.
  • Conduct thorough design review, document results.
• Coordinate and lead client meetings/discussions.
• Work closely with customers to gain an understanding of needs.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, scope, resources and samples required, and standards that will be used.
• Provide sales support for any and all product requirements including direct customer presentations.
• Identify project needs and sample deliveries for effective resource planning and meeting of client's expectations.
• Perform technical assessments and analysis of specifications of projects and implement necessary solutions
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in various product categories, i.e., become subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge for emerging ICT market categories.
• Management of subcontracted work.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout project. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Play a variety of roles depending on projects, such as a technical and scientific reference or organizing and managing tasks.
• Delegate tasks to other team members to make sure the project is completed on a timely basis.
• Provide support during the duration of projects to ensure the needs of the organization are met.
• Attend technical trade or association meetings.
• Perform other work as required.

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 or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years directly related experience.
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e.: ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC). 
• Experience and skills including knowledge of UL/IEC 62368-1.
• Global market access and international certification experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross functional technical and business discussions with both internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated abilities to be adaptable, a quick learner and possess the skills that would enable the working understanding of new standards; and apply experience to be able to be presented to the client/project on an expert level.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

 Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, or advanced degree.
• PE license
• Experience in working in a regulatory and product development engineering capacity (OEM/Manufacture and/or NRTL)
• Experience working in the appliance (commercial, residential, fixed & portable), electronics, ICT, Lighting, and HVAC/HVACR industries in product regulatory and/or product development capacities.
• Experience and skills including knowledge of standards such as UL/IEC 60335-1, UL/IEC 60335-2-XX, UL 197, UL/IEC 61010, UL 1598, UL 8750, UL 962, UL 859, UL/IEC 60730-1, UL/IEC 60730-2-XX
• Applied sanitation (NSF) standards interpretation experience - NSF 18, NSF 4, NSF 2, NSF 169.
• Knowledge and experience in industries such as Consumer Electronics, HVAC/HVAC-R, Food Equipment, Lighting, Transportation Technology, Laser Technology, Robotics and Energy Storage (battery applications)
• Clear understanding and formal SME experience (battery management systems) relative to battery applications usage in consumer products, commercial products – relative to applicable regulatory standards (global & domestic); both in the “design for regulatory compliance”, and “design for hazard management” (beyond regulatory).
• SME in the areas of NEC (NEC 70, Article 90- Other related), CE Code (CSA C22.1), related OSHA- along with UL 962, UL 2273, UL 2202, UL 2231-1 & 2, UL 2251, UL 2580, UL 2594, UL 2595  
• Demonstrated experience in the utilization of the FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, Functional Safety tools.
• Functional Safety Certification.

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com 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.