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Sr. Safety Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2025

About the role

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team, responsible for leading the safety evaluation and certification of products in accordance with IEC 61010-1, IEC 62368-1, and other applicable national and international standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in safety compliance, hands-on testing experience, and a strong background in the Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Familiarity with other standard categories, e.g., HOUS, LITE, etc., is a strong plus. This role requires strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external certification bodies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan, conduct, and document product safety evaluations in accordance with IEC 61010-1, IEC 62368-1, other applicable collateral/particular standards or applicable national and international standards, e.g., HOUS, LITE, etc.
Interpret and apply the safety standard requirements to new and existing equipment designs.
Set up and conduct in-house tests including leakage current, dielectric strength, mechanical strength, and environmental tests as required by standards.
Generate detailed test reports and maintain traceable records of evaluation results.
Support preparation of regulatory submissions by providing safety-related content.
Monitor changes in applicable standards and regulations and assess their impact on product compliance.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety evaluation efficiency and compliance accuracy.
Provide oral and written high-quality status updates and meet project commitments.
Assist with business development activities, e.g., defining project scope, timeline, and budget for quotes.
Facilitate the development and training of engineers and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain and increase job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art, ongoing research in the field, etc.
Mentor junior engineers.
Serve as lab reviewer for other engineering projects and provide feedback on submitted documentation, e.g., test reports, test plans, noncompliance reports, etc.
Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications.
Maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies:

Ability to read wiring schematics.
Knowledge of various schemes and their requirements, e.g., CB Scheme, NRTL program, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with SGS personnel and clients.
High level of accuracy and good presentation skills.
Ability to self-prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, able to deal with ambiguity.
Willingness to collaborate.
Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize them accordingly.
Ability to interpret specifications to satisfy customer requirements.

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications):

BSEE or equivalent degree, MS preferred.
5+ years in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.
In-depth knowledge of electrical safety standards, e.g., MEAS, ITAV, LITE, HOUS, etc.
Able to travel outside the US.