Position Summary
The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a technical expert for safety compliance evaluation of information technology, audio/video, laboratory, and household electrical equipment. This role involves conducting testing and evaluations in accordance with UL 62368-1, UL 61010-1, UL 60335-1 and related part 2 standards, and equivalent IEC / CSA standards. The successful candidate will manage complex projects, mentor junior engineers, liaise directly with clients, and ensure compliance with SGS quality systems and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Management
- Lead and execute compliance evaluations of electrical products per UL, IEC, and CSA standards, including design review, testing, and documentation.
- Develop detailed test plans and review laboratory test data for compliance and consistency with certification requirements.
- Interpret and apply standard clauses, safety requirements, and deviation analyses between UL, IEC, and CSA standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of projects while maintaining high technical integrity and client satisfaction.
- Prepare comprehensive test reports, construction reviews, and rationale justifications for certification decisions.
- Perform or oversee safety testing related to electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fault condition evaluations.
- Evaluate construction, creepage and clearance distances, insulation systems, protective bonding, and component approvals.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate directly with clients to clarify technical requirements, resolve design nonconformities, and explain test results.
- Provide engineering guidance to manufacturers during product development to ensure compliance readiness.
- Represent SGS at industry meetings, UL STP/IEC TC working groups, and relevant technical forums where applicable.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians in test methodology, report writing, and standard interpretation.
- Support process improvement initiatives, internal audits, and quality management system enhancements.
- Contribute to continuous training within the General Safety team to maintain technical competency across the group.