Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity, Medical, Remote

Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity, Medical, Remote

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 a Remote Senior Technical Specialist to join our Electrical team in our Plano, TX 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 Senior Technical Specialist is responsible for conducting control evaluation and maintaining expertise in both hardware, software and functional safety evaluations.

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.

Job Title: Senior Technical Specialist

Location: Remote

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $85K - $115K. 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 Technical Specialist 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 thorough construction review; document results; 
  • Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser. 
• Mentor less senior technical personnel. 
• Conduct various types of assessments, including assessments against the against the IEC 62443 family and related standards​.
• Responsible for conducting comprehensive compliance audits on our clients' IT products and systems, identifying potential risks.​
• Review and assess third-party security practices and protocols, ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.​
• Able to develop and deliver comprehensive reports of assessment findings, risk descriptions, impact analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest IT trends, security standards, and regulatory requirements related to the relevant sector.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. 
• Develop and set up test plans. 
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures. 
• Engage with clients and assemble quotations
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used. 
• Be flexible with work schedule 
• Travel as needed (estimated 15% of time, including international)
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record are required.
• Perform other duties as needed