Senior Test Engineer

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead client projects; Meet test objectives by determining testing methods and selecting testing equipment. Ensure customer test criteria is correctly interpreted and applied. Interpret and apply applicable test standards.
• Perform tests for certification of equipment to applicable domestic or international regulatory standards and regulatory compliance regulations; advises customers of non-compliance.
• Develop test strategies and test plans to verify standards, compatibility, functionality, performance and reliability.
• Validate proper design and operations of product features as defined by functional specifications.
• Report and track defects found during testing. Record test data, technical information and other details. Generate and revise test documents and reports (SOP’s, datasheets, methods, etc.).
• Establish and maintain professional relationship with customers.
• Participate in and promote process improvements. Participate in creating and evaluating new product test requirements and test strategies.
• Liaise with other global laboratories to ensure consistency and accuracy of methods and interpretations.
• Identify, qualify and present solutions based on customer business and technical requirements
• Coordinate and guide clients on test events, procedures and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities

• Knowledge of NEC, CEC, provincial and local electrical codes, UL/CSA/IEC/ EN and SEMI standard governing electrical systems, machinery and equipment
• Experience with standards including NFPA 79, UL508A, IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1, UL 2011, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, UL 1740, SEMI S2 & S8. Experience with EN ISO 13849 & IEC 62061 for functional safety preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, to support the ability to relay complex industry, engineering, and technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, interact professional in all situations with internal teams/team members and external client teams and prospects.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Ability to travel to client/prospect, industry events, training, other as required. Valid driver’s license and valid passport required. Travel may be up to 50 -70% of time

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related science field or equivalent education and/or experience.

Experience

• 7 years of test experience evaluating products in accordance with product regulatory standards or 5 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Experience using automated test tools.
• Experience testing to NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA, IEC, EN Standards preferred.