Engineer

Engineer - Functional Safety/Controls/Cybersecurity, Lake Forest, CA. 
 

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is searching for an Engineer - Functional Safety/Controls/Cybersecurity to join our Electrical team in our Lake Forest, CA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

This Engineer position is responsible for conducting controls evaluation and maintaining expertise in both hardware, software and functional safety evaluations.

Job Title: Engineer

Location: 25800 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $85K - $100K. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive. 

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this role, the Engineer must: 
  • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test). 
  • Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
  • Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
  • Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
  • Follow established test plan. 
  • Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
  • Conduct thorough construction review, and document results. 
  • Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser. 
• Conduct various types of assessments, including assessments against the against various UL/CSA/IEC 62443 Control and Functional Safety related standards​.
• Responsible for conducting comprehensive compliance audits on our clients' IT products and systems, identifying potential risks.​
• Review and assess third-party security practices and protocols, ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.​
• Able to develop and deliver comprehensive reports of assessment findings, risk descriptions, impact analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest IT trends, security standards, and regulatory requirements related to the relevant sector.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. 
• Develop and set up test plans. 
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures. 
• Engage with clients and assemble quotations.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used. 
• Be flexible with work schedule 
• Travel as needed (estimated up to 25% of time, including international).
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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.     

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - electrical or software
• 0 years related experience
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions 
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines 
• Must 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 formats 
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties 
• Must be customer focused and quality driven 
• Ability to travel as business needs dictates up to 25% including international travel.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in US, Canadian, and other international product safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.) 
• Familiarity with 62443 Control and Functional Safety related standards​
• Project management experience

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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*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. 

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000