EMC Project Engineer - Fridley, Minnesota

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 EMC Project Engineer to join our Electricalteam in our Fridley, Minnesota office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

What are we looking for?

The EMC Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Electrical business by independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product EMC standards, writing reports and communicating with clients.

About the Electrical Team

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.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and 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. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

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 various types of assessments, including assessments against the against the IEC 62443 family and related standards
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident subject matter expert or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge
• Develop and set up test plans
• Perform field evaluations or INSITU testing
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system, move equipment as needed through the facility
• Properly package sample for shipment
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits and provide on-going support to clients
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• 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 electrical, mechanical engineering, or physics or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 2 years' directly related experience
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.)
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel as business needs dictates up to 25% including international travel
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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 be customer focused and quality driven
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be 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 work

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prior Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other international product EMC standards such as FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Subpart C, EN/IEC 55032, 55035, 61000-4-series 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 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.