Overview:
Our client provides safety testing and certification services to a variety of industries including wireless technology, security, home appliances, industrial, medical, telecommunications, automotive, building products and electronics.
This position, based in Laguna Niguel, CA, is responsible for managing individual projects including the coordination and monitoring of the work/tests being performed, communicating with clients on specifications and status reports, and documentation pertinent to the project. Typically these will be projects of a moderately complex nature.
The first 60-90 days will include on-site training in Cortland, NY.
Responsibilities:
• Interacts directly with clients regarding project specifications, test plans and strategies, project status, timelines, certifications and test results Design and implement next-generation maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller firmware and architecture
• Assist in developing test methods, procedures and technology
• Initiate launch meetings; distribute samples and folders containing work orders and pertinent information to the areas doing the testing
• Distribute test samples either to the test areas or to the shop to be prepared
• Interacts daily with the managers and technicians regarding testing, schedules and reports, as well as shipping and receiving, customer service and sales
• Organize folders containing test results, checking to make sure all the tests required by the client have been performed and performed correctly. If applicable, ensure the work order or scheduler is correct before sending the folder to typing
• Keeps track of project turnaround times, alerting other staff when a problem is present
• If applicable, updates the scheduler daily, particularly regarding due dates
• Prepares cost spread sheets, Gantt charts, time lines, etc. for tracking projects
• Maintain data sheets and complete other required documentation including the writing of technical test reports, comprehensive documentation of findings, processes, procedures, costs, and methodology
• Analyze technical literature and stay current on related issues and technical data
• Read and interpret test specifications according to acceptance standards
• Perform all tests and related work according to established standards applicable to the work
• Comply with all safety rules, including the proper use of safety equipment and maintain a safe, orderly and clean environment
• Travel as required for meetings, witness tests, etc
• Perform other work as required
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent in terms of education, training and experience
• 1-3 years experience using invertors for alternative energy distribution (PV Modules technology testing experience a plus)
• Demonstrated experience with product safety standards (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, and IEC) is a plus
• Experience effectively utilizing personal computers and a variety of software related to the work of this position at Intertek to produce comprehensive technical reports
• Experience managing data and statistical reports utilizing a variety of spreadsheet and other computer software
• The first 60-90 days will include on-site training in Cortland, NY
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience utilizing personal computers and a variety of software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
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