Description
Associate Engineer - HAZLOC Regulatory Compliance
Intertek is searching for an Associate Engineer to join our Electrical HAZLOC team in our Cortland, NY office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in safety compliance for hazardous locations!
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.
We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Associate Engineer - HAZLOC Regulatory Compliance position is responsible for performing electrical 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.
Salary & Benefits Information
The salary range for this position is $24 - $34 per hour. 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 time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you'll do:
Listed examples are illustrative, and representative of the tasks required of this Associate Engineer position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generators, amplifiers, surge generator etc. Basic use of hand tools as needed.
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.
Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
Provide on-going support to clients and sales as needed, such as attending client visits.
Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
Mentor less senior technical personnel.
Perform in-situ jobs as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in engineering or the equivalent in terms of experience and training
- 1+ years directly related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with clients and other team members and staff in verbal written and presentation formats.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations and make technical decisions under supervision
- Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
- Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
- Must be customer focused and quality driven
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
- A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
- Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
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.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2+ years of direct experience
- Project management experience
- Electrical/electronic experience or training
- Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles.
- Experience with product safety standards; (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC, etc.).
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.
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