Staff Engineer - Electrical

Job-ID: 15996Category: ENGINEERINGLocation: Boxborough, MA, United StatesSchedule: Full time, First ShiftPosted: 2026-10-05Staff Engineer - Electrical-Medical Safety - Boxborough, MassachusettsIntertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Staff Engineer - Electrical to join our Medical Safety team in Boxborough, Massachusetts. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical industry.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 Staff Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise to personnel and operations at the local or regional level; for recommending and managing capital expenditure projects; and for assessing and developing local training. This position is the primary resource for review and approval of test procedures, methods and interpretations. This position will travel up to 15% of the time.Salary & Benefits InformationThe base wage or salary range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000. 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:Provide local management with technical assessment of engineering skills and performance levels.Responsible for assessing training of the technical staff and development of new training programs. Provide on-going support and guidance on technical issues, test procedures, and standards interpretations. Provides expertise in multiple product categories. Provide quotes for a large array of standards and complex projects and products. Research new standards, technologies, and trends in standards. Develop and communicate test procedures. Represent Intertek on technical committees, code panels and/or associations. Support accreditations activities such as audit follow-up and corrective actions. Investigate technical complaints. Audit and qualify sites for special Intertek programs.Actively review reports for multiple product categories. Design new test fixtures and report shells. Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits. Provide on-going support to clients as needed. Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments. Mentor less senior technical staff. Perform other work 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 6 years directly related experience Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problemsAbility to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phasesAbility to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variablesAbility to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently where limited standardization existsExcellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formatsExcellent leadership skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsModel Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right wayBe aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at workAbility to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlinesMust be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formatsMust possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job dutiesMust possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving recordMust be customer focused and quality drivenAbility to travel up to 15%, as business needs dictatePreferred Requirements & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering 8+ years of electrical safety compliance experience Experience in Medical standards such as IEC 60601-1 (and associated particulars), IEC 60825, 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. 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 DiversityIntertek’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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.#LI-AS1 *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.About the organizationBacked 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.About the companyIntertek 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.