Test Engineer, Environmental Simulation Laboratory (ESL)

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

Employee Standards:

• Support department objectives and company goals
• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “can do” attitude
• Adhere to manager directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner
• Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards
• Be respectful of others

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Directly interface with clients - assist in helping our clients prepare for testing and working with them to overcome challenges
• Schedule and own assigned projects- from introduction call to the issuance of the test report.
• Efficient assignment of tasks to Technicians
• Analyze, interpret communicate and demonstrate expert knowledge in strategic testing disciplines.   
• Perform Environmental Simulation testing using test equipment and software
• Perform mechanical designs using CAD software
• Assign and provide technical oversight to Test Technicians for your projects
• Assist with project scoping and quoting efforts when needed
• Assist in ISO 17025 technical audits
• Perform project scoping and quoting efforts
• Organization and clean-up of your assigned zone of the facility
• Meet or exceed assigned goals and objectives
• Stay current with strategic testing discipline by following changes and updates to standards and directives.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by management and for which management believes adequate experience exists, or for which knowledge can be easily obtained in order to perform such duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry knowledge

• Four years of experience in performing vibration/shock testing and other environmental simulation tests.

• Experience is performing mechanical design and working with CAD software, such as Solidworks
• Basic understanding of electricity and electronics
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to follow simple block diagrams/schematics
• Clean driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Reporting:

This position reports directly to the Manager, Environmental Simulation (ENV)

Skills/Requirements:

• 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
• Willing to work overtime as necessary
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as needed

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas
• Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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