Electrical Product Safety Engineer

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.

We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Location: United States

Business Unit: Product Services

Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Occasional travel to customer or TÜV SÜD facilities may be required

As an Electrical Product Safety Test Engineer, you will support the testing, evaluation, and certification of electrical and electronic products to national and international safety standards. Working closely with customers, laboratory teams, and senior engineers, you will help ensure products meet applicable regulatory and certification requirements while gaining exposure to a broad range of emerging technologies.

• Perform product safety testing and evaluations for electrical and electronic products in accordance with applicable national and international standards.
• Conduct routine testing activities, including leakage current, dielectric strength, temperature, abnormal operation, stability, mechanical, and flammability evaluations.
• Support product assessments and component evaluations to standards including IEC/UL/CSA/EN 62368-1, 61010-1, 60601-1, 60335-1, and related requirements.
• Review technical documentation such as schematics, bills of materials, user manuals, construction details, and engineering drawings to support compliance investigations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate test records, engineering notes, and technical reports under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and compliance requirements with customers and internal project teams.
• Support laboratory operations through test setup preparation, calibration coordination, equipment maintenance, and ISO/IEC 17025 quality system activities.
• Participate in technical training and professional development related to product safety standards, certification processes, and testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on projects involving consumer electronics, laboratory equipment, industrial products, EV charging systems, energy storage technologies, and emerging products.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in electrical product safety testing, compliance engineering, or a related laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical product safety standards such as IEC/UL 62368-1, 61010-1, 60601-1, 60335-1, or similar standards.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, hipot testers, leakage current testers, environmental chambers, and multimeters.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced technical environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting software.

• Understanding of certification programs including NRTL, CE Marking, CB Scheme, and international approval requirements.
• Experience supporting product certification and regulatory compliance programs.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environments.
• Experience working with consumer electronics, industrial products, medical devices, EV charging systems, or energy storage products.
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