Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

BASIC HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm                                                                  

Job Title: Senior Product Safety Engineer

Summary of duties:

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. 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.

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.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Require standard knowledge needed in the base standards 2nd & 3rd editions (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1)
• 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)
• Read and determine 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 senior engineer to be in the lab.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 to 5 years of product safety experience specifically within IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Skills/Requirements:

• 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.

This is for a Full-time position which includes:

• 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

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.