Safety Engineer

Eurofins • Full-time • Austin, TX, US • 5d ago

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Staff Engineer - Product Safety responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Standard knowledge in the base standards (IEC 62368-1, 60601-1-2, and 61010), 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 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 IEC62368-1, 60601-1-2, and 61010

Physical Demands

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

Compensation

Additional Information

Salary: $100,000.00

What We Offer

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