Sr. Project Engineer - Medical Testing

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies and governments is searching for a Sr. Project Engineer - Medical Testing to join our Electrical team in our Boxborough, MA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product testing and certification! By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the requirements of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.  This position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel and assisting with scoping and scheduling project work for the Safety and Performance teams within this location.

How you’ll make an impact at Intertek:

• Independently, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for more complex projects. To do this, the Sr. Project 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.
  • For scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing and project execution.
  • Follow established test plan(s).
  • 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 and requirements. Core tests include, but are not limited to power input rating, leakage current, dielectric strength, temperature profiling, pressure, stability, mechanical hazards, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, ingress of liquids and solids, and patient monitoring standards.  Others as applicable per project and compliance requirements
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office, ideally including:
  • ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6 + 62366, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-1-9, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-2-25, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 80601-2-30, IEC 60601-2-46, IEC 60601-2-49, IEC 60601-2-52, ISO 80601-2-56, ISO 80601-2-61, etc.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: power supplies, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, high voltage probes, data logging equipment, environmental chambers, articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products performed within the specific lab.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• 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.
• Perform other work as required.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5-7 years directly related experience; prefer prior project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC are preferred (as outlined within the complete list of standards detailed above)
• 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 deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Professional communication and presentation skills via in-person, electronic and other relevant forms of interaction with clients, inter-company teams and other 3rd party stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 15%.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

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.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about

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What we have to offer:

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Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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