Sr. Staff Engineer - Battery Test Lab

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

Summary

The Senior Staff Engineer serves as the subject matter expert in regulatory testing and certification of batteries and primary technical contact domestically in the Electrical and Engineering (Connectivity) field. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for project reviews and project evaluations on Connectivity products. This role is focused technical management via participating on standard committees and business development with the sales teams. This role may also lead a team.

Job Functions

• Maintain (and develop where needed) "expertise" in domestic and global battery testing standards and certification requirements; Serve as the primary technical contact domestically in the regulatory battery testing field.
• May supervise and coordinate work of other Engineers for maximizing lab staff and equipment utilization and operational excellence in TAT and quality of service. Coordinates staff to ensure that they are adequately equipped to perform required tasks
• Work closely with the department team to ensure the following: compliance to all relevant quality system policies and procedures, and prompt response to client inquiries regarding order status, department work load, capabilities, and report content for jobs initiated by staff or team.
• Assist higher-level management in safety initiatives and enforcement, calibration program, internal quality audits, preventative maintenance, KPI metrics, purchasing and any other projects as needed by the operations
• Coordinate development and implementation of internal audit and management review procedures and monitor compliance with internal company QA, trade or industry association or accreditation requirements
• Coordinate and confer with staff to resolve operating problems and deliverables.
• Conduct construction reviews, perform tests, and perform on- and off-site design reviews of batteries for product certification to applicable US and International standards (i.e., ANSI C18 Series, IEC 62133, IEC 69160, IEC 60086-X, UL 2054, UL 1642, CTIA Battery, UN 38.3 standards).
• Experience with UL 9540A is a plus.
• Identify, set up and operate standard and advanced test instruments and equipment required for testing; analyze test data and generate test data sheets
• Review other engineer’s projects, for qualified categories; Create client deliverables in the form of test reports, letter reports, and certification reports
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout projects. Provide on-going support to clients as needed
• Develop, write, review, and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department-level operating, safety, and quality documents.
• Assist lab operations for enhancing accreditation scope (such as ISO 17025, ISO 17065)
• Investigation on, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints. This includes responding to client requests for quotation of services (accurately identifying length of project, type and number of samples necessary, and standards that will be used)
• Internal and external Technical support to marketing, customer services and sales. Attend customer meetings and create SOPs for specific testing needs.
• Coordinate, manage, and conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians when required; develop training courses for junior engineers and technicians
• Develop new testing capabilities as required by approved business plans including research, specifying test equipment, and training of operations and sales
• Represent Company at Industry Association and Trade shows and promote Services for Connectivity.
• Host Webinars, conferences
• Drive and Direct new Company initiatives for new services
• Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in Engineering and 7+ years of experience OR a combination of equivalent relevant engineering testing experience and education (Req