Job Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties.

As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis.

With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.

Looking for Staff Engineer that has working knowledge within (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1 & IEC 60601-1 along with some of their collateral/particulars. The Staff engineer should be senior enough to demonstrate working knowledge within the standards identified above. The Staff 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 Santa Clara product safety business. The Staff 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.

Staff Engineer - Product Safetyresponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Standard knowledge in the base standards (IEC 62368-1 & IEC 61010-1, IEC 60601-1), along with the collaterals.
• Able to quote as needed to support management for product safety standards.
• The Staff Engineer should be comfortable taking on new standards as the business dictates. (Proper time will be given.)
• 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.
• Staff Engineer will be involved in quality aspect of maintaining our accreditation by supporting the Department Manager as needed.
• Staff engineer willing to take on special assignments to ensure the department is well maintained. Proper time will be given.
• Staff Engineer will play a vital role in preparing & supporting the Department Manager for internal and external audits as needed.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off-site.
• Support sales in project communication with customers.
  • a. Attend product reviews to provide technical support.
  • b. Answer technical questions.
• Review technical reports test plans & test data sheets.
• Be able to manage multiple projects.
• Can make calls for technical decisions & provide engineering rationales when needed for other engineers.
• As the Staff Engineer, you are the technical expert and the team will rely on you for technical advice as needed.

Employee Standards:

• Support department objectives and company goals.
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude at all times.
• Adhere to manager directives.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner.
• Ability to work from home on some projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Two or Four-year college degree – Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of product safety experience
• Strong familiarity with IEC62368-1
• Familiar with A2LA accreditation, OSHA, and SCC
• Background in compliance, safety, quality, and/or compliance
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 30%.
• Able to go locally to client sites for any testing when needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• 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.
• Familiar with IEC61010-1 and IEC60601-1

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit (or stand) for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Santa Clara, CA are encouraged to apply.

• Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000
• 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

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.