About this opportunity
Eurofin lists this Safety Engineer opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.
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. Attend product reviews to provide technical support.
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.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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