Product Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Product Safety Engineer   responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Summary of duties:

Looking for Product Safety Engineer that has working knowledge within (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1 and some of its collateral. The engineer should be able to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above. The project engineer should be able to work independently with some guidance as needed on a variety of products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

Employee Standards:

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude always.
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Require standard knowledge needed IEC 62368-1 and or IEC 61010-1.
• Engineer should be able to prep their Test Plans & execute on testing.
• The Engineer should be able to fill in there TRF pertaining to the above standards. Guidance will be provided as needed from senior engineers and management.
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Test products in accordance with standards and requirements. Core tests include, but are not limited to power input, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, stability, mechanical hazards, flammability, abnormal and single fault, IP testing and others as applicable per project and compliance requirements.
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing and project execution.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) as they grow in their career.
• Communication with customers & sales on project status.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Minimum 2-year engineering degree required 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of product safety experience in Testing, Inspection and Certification /NRTL lab is required.
• IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 62368-1 required.
  • IEC 60601-1 is plus to have.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 20%.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• Ability to maintain confidentially.
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others.
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Able to work in a diverse group of people.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Professional appearance.
• Willing to travel.

Physical Demands: 

• Able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm  with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Santa Clara, CA are encouraged to apply.

• Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.