Product Safety Engineer

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

 In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Interpret EV standards and apply the requirements to products under investigation; including but not limited to UL 2202, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, UL 991, UL 2594, UL 458, UL 1741. (The Engineer should have a good understanding of standards and be willing to gain knowledge as time goes on)
• Create and implement test plans; conduct the required tests in accordance with the applicable standard(s), procedures and ensure results are documented.
• The Engineer should be used to working with laboratory testing equipment (Oscilloscope, Power analyzer, Leakage network, Ground Bond, Dielectric, Power supplies, etc.)
• The Engineer should have the knowledge to quote EV standards as needed with sales.
• The Engineer should be technical enough to get on technical calls to address open items related to his/her project or others.
• Review files and reports prepared by other project engineers; including but not limited to peer reviews.
• Conduct preliminary design reviews.
• Monitor multiple projects.
• Prepare certification reports and related documents (e.g., approval letters, test report forms, etc.).
• The engineer could work from home to wrap up project paperwork side of things as needed with permission of department manager. But should report to the laboratory for projects testing once new project is added to the calendar. Testing could also be done on client site, so some travel is required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Four-year engineering college degree – Electrical Engineer or Engineering discipline preferred
• Associate degree in engineering/technology is the minimal degree needed.
• Prior experience performing certification for EV devices at another testing, inspection and certification laboratory preferred.  
• 3 to 4 years of experience needed at minimal, but candidates with 6 years of experience would be considered senior level when applying.

Reporting:

This position reports directly to the Department Manager of Product Safety.

Employee Standards:

• Support department objectives and company goals.
• Be a team player.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner.
• Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards while maintaining confidentiality.
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others.
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Traveling to client site will be required for some projects all within the US & Local to Santa Clara, CA

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to work with hand tools and small power tools.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000/yr.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.