Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing

Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing to join our Electrical team in Arlington Heights, IL This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

What are we looking for?

This Project Engineer - Lighting Safety Testing position is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $75K - $80K.

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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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, Project Engineer 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.


* 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.


* Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.


* 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, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes.

Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.


* 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.


* Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will...