Project Engineer, Medical - SGS

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Summary

Engineer will be involved in evaluating and testing medical electrical devices according to regulatory standards.

Job Functions

• Evaluation and testing of medical electrical devices to current standards (IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-x) and implement new standards as needed. Work with clients to set up customer-specific test plans and modify as needed.
• Assessing quality management systems according to ISO 13485 and performing risk assessments according to ISO 14971.
• Assists with compliance test setup and troubleshooting
• Coordinate with laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pretreatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.
• Routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience (Required)
• 3+ years of testing and certification experience in the testing and certification industry. (Recommended)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Advanced English (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Required)
• Great communication skills, with ability to interact with customers both written and verbal (Required)
• Familiar with operation of lab equipment including power supplies, signal generators and spectrum analyzers (Preferred)
• Capable of soldering and rework electronics and assemblies, capable of assembling systems and subsystems (Preferred)
• Good technical/mechanical skills/aptitude (Required)
• Work independently and with limited supervision (Required)

Computer Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand:
• Move or traverse:
• Sit:
• Use hands:
• Reach with hands and arms:
• Climb or balance:
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:
• Talk/hear:
• Taste/Smell:
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 50 lbs

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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