FM Approvals Advanced Electrical Engineer

Hobbs Brook - Chepachet, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Chepachet, RI

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

FM Approvals is seeking an Approvals Engineer to support the certification of electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations. This role is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer to collaborate with large manufacturers globally and gain exposure to recognized industry standards. The position is based in our state-of-the-art facility in West Glocester, RI, and involves both office and laboratory environments. The testing of hazardous location electrical equipment is one of FM Approvals' largest product categories, ensuring that such equipment is designed to prevent fires or explosions in areas where flammable or combustible materials are present. As an Approvals Engineer, you will be responsible for performing testing and analysis of manufacturers' submitted products to determine their conformance with industry standards, including FM Approvals, CSA, IEC, EN, and UL. You will prepare project proposals that define the scope of testing and analysis, including cost estimates and timeframes for completion. Additionally, you will interpret standards requirements for lab testing, create lab test plans, and provide instructions to lab personnel for necessary testing. Your role will also involve preparing technical reports, effectively interpreting and communicating test results to clients and the management team, managing project schedules to ensure deadlines are met, and handling a portfolio of customer projects concurrently. You will interface directly with customers and communicate with all levels of management both internally and externally. The position requires approximately 10-15% domestic and international overnight travel for on-site testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and analysis of manufacturers submitted products to determine conformance with industry standards such as FM Approvals, CSA, IEC, EN, and UL.
• Prepare project proposals defining the scope of testing and analysis, cost for work to be completed, and estimated timeframe for completion.
• Interpret standards requirements for lab testing, including creating lab test plans.
• Provide instruction to lab personnel to perform necessary testing.
• Prepare technical reports and effectively interpret and communicate test results to clients and management team.
• Manage project schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage concurrently a portfolio of customer projects.
• Interface directly with customers.
• Communicate with all levels of management both internally and externally.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years related experience, preferably in product development or testing of electrical equipment.
• Experience in electrical circuit design or analysis.
• Experience with process and/or industrial control equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong managerial, organizational, client-facing, and customer service skills.
• Experience in project/time management and the ability to prioritize job duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with third-party product certification and industry standards such as FM Approvals, CSA, IEC, EN, and UL.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program including an incentive plan.
• Generous health and well-being programs.
• 401(k) and pension plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work options.
• Time off allowances.