Project Engineer - EMC, Menlo Park, CA

Project Engineer - EMC, Menlo Park, CA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Project Engineer - EMC to join our Electrical team in Menlo Park, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name].

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Project Engineer position will support the Electrical business by independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other international product EMC standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. 

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Project Engineer must: 
  • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test). 
  • Read and understand electrical and mechanical 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.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel. 
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge. 
• Develop and set up test plans. 
• Perform field evaluations or INSITU testing. 
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator and other EMC related test equipment Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures. 
• 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. 
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits. 
• Perform other duties as 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.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or physics or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2+ years directly rela