Senior Engineer - Product Safety - job 1 of 2

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties. 

As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis. 

With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.

Looking for Senior Product Safety Engineer that has working knowledge within (IEC 62368-1 2nd & 3rd edition & IEC 61010-1 3rd edition and its collateral along with UL 2202. The engineer should be senior enough to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above. Senior product safety 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 Union City product safety business. Senior 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.

Senior Engineer - Product Safety responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Require standard knowledge needed in the base standards 2nd & 3rd editions (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1) Along with EV chargers standards.
• Quoting to standards such as (IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-010, IEC 61010-2-30, IEC 61010-2-51, IEC 61010-2-081, IEC 62368-1) Along with EV chargers standards.
• Read and determine the applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• 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.
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing and project execution & also able to set up test plans.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off-site.
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Support sales in project communication with customers
  1. Attend product reviews to provide technical support.
  2. Answer technical questions.
• Review technical reports & Test plans.
• Be able to manage multiple projects.
• For this position, the senior product engineer can at times work from home on their projects if no activity is needed for the senior engineer to be in the lab.

Employee Standards:

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” 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.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of product safety experience within the TIC industry
• Familiarity with IEC 62368-1 and IEC 61010-1.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 15%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• 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.
• Willing to travel.

Physical Demands: 

• Able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Santa Clara, CA are encouraged to apply.

• Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000
• 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

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Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.