Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity, Medical, Remote - Intertek Testing Services NA Inc

Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity, Medical, Remote

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is searching for a Remote Senior Technical Specialist to join our Electricalteam in our Plano, TX office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Technical Specialist is responsible for conducting control evaluation and maintaining expertise in both hardware, software and functional safety evaluations.

About the Electrical Team

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

Job Title:Senior Technical Specialist

Location: Remote

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $85K - $115K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

What you'll do:

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this role, the Technical Specialist must:
  • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
  • Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions;
  • Validate the project scope and sample applicability;
  • Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing;
  • Follow established test plan;
  • Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed;
  • Conduct thorough construction review; document results;
  • Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Conduct various types of assessments, including assessments against the against the IEC 62443 family and related standards​.
• Responsible for conducting comprehensive compliance audits on our clients' IT products and systems, identifying potential risks.​
• Review and assess third-party security practices and protocols, ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.​
• Able to develop and deliver comprehensive reports of assessment findings, risk descriptions, impact analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest IT trends, security standards, and regulatory requirements related to the relevant sector.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Engage with clients and assemble quotations
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Be flexible with work schedule
• Travel as needed (estimated 15% of time, including international)
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record are required.
• Perform other duties as needed

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences, or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and/or training.
• 0 years related experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictates up to 15% including international travel.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field or the equivalent in terms of experience.
• Prior project management experience.
• Previous experience in US, Canadian, and other international product safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.)

Intertek's Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.