Safety Engineer

Austin, TX, USA

Full-time

Company Description

We’re excited to share that the Electrical & Electronics (E&E) business of Eurofins is now part of UL Solutions. E&E has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality, and trusted service across the electrical and electronics industry. Combining the teams, capabilities, and shared commitment to safety and innovation presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen E&E services and support customers around the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of growth and transition.

Job Description

Summary of duties:

Looking for Staff Engineer that has working knowledge within (IEC 60601-1) along with some of their

collateral/particulars. The Staff engineer should be senior enough to demonstrate working knowledge

within the standards identified above. The Staff engineer will also be required to support other engineers

on their projects, sales staff, and customers as needed. Project scoping and quoting will be part of the

requirements and helping build the Austin product safety business. The Staff engineer should be able to

work independently with minimal help/guidance 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.

• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.

• Adhere to manager directives.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.

• Ability to work from home on some projects.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Require standard knowledge needed in the base standards (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1, IEC

60601-1) along with the collaterals.

• Able to quote as needed to support management for product safety standards.

• The Staff Engineer should be comfortable to take on new standards as the business dictates.

(Proper time will be given.)

• 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.

• Staff engineer will be involved in quality aspect of maintaining our accreditation by supporting

Department Manager as needed.

• Staff engineer willing to take on special assignments to ensure department is well maintained.

Proper time will be given.

• Staff engineer will play vital role in preparing & supporting Department Manager for internal and

external audits as needed.

• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.

• Support sales in project communication with customers.

a. Attend product reviews to provide technical support.

b. Answer technical questions.

• Review technical reports test plans & test data sheets.

• Be able to manage multiple projects.

• Can make calls for technical decisions & provide engineering rationales when needed for other

engineers.

• As the Staff Engineer, you are the technical expert and team will relay on you for technical advice

as needed.

Qualifications

• Two to Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.

• 8 to 10 years of product safety experience.

• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 30%.

• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.

• A valid driver's license is required.

Reporting:

This position reports directly to Austin Safety Department manager.

Skills/Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time.

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

What we offer:

• 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

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