Engineer - Electrical Safety

Intertek - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineer position at Intertek in Columbus, OH is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on various products to ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards. This role involves writing reports, communicating with clients, and utilizing a range of testing equipment to assess product safety and performance. The position offers an opportunity to grow within a versatile electrical team, leveraging over 100 years of product testing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the equipment under test (EUT).
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing of products in accordance with standards.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chambers, articulated probes.
• Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Compile test results, analyze data, and product description information into report templates and shells.
• 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 specialized expertise in one product category, becoming a reviewer or resident expert.
• Identify, document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
• Ensure proper sample handling and packaging for shipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 0+ years directly related experience.
• Microsoft Office expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
• Prior project management experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement