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Engineer-Controls & Functional Safety - Plano, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineer-Controls & Functional Safety to join our Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product 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?

The Engineer-Controls & Functional Safety is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. Ability to travel up to 50%. 

Salary & Benefits Information

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, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, conduct on and off site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Engineer must: 
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test). 
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical 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.
• 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. 
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Develop and set up test plans. 
• 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 and other EMC related test equipment. 
• 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. 
• 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. Provide on-going support to clients as needed. 
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments. 
• Perform other duties 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
• No experience required - recent college grads considered
• Valid unrestricted driver's license and reliable driving record
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written format
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Physical dexterity to perform the clerical and technical functions which are inherent to the position
• Physical dexterity to operate equipment and perform other functions necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the duties of the job.  This may include bending/stooping, turning/twisting, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 50%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering degree is highly desired
• 1+ years directly related experience
• Prior project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC

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. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

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 intertekhrusa@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. 

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Backed by 125 years' experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.