Test Technician — General Safety (Product Safety & NRTL Certification)

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.

Job Description

The Test Technician — General Safety is responsible for performing electrical and mechanical testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform product safety testing against standards such as UL 62368-1, UL 60730-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 508/UL 61800-5-1, UL 972, and related vertical/end-product standards.
• Setup and Execute test plan authored by Project Engineer - including dielectric withstand, ground bond/continuity, abnormal operation, temperature rise, and mechanical strength/impact testing.
• Prepare and coordinate test samples; responsible for sample readiness for testing - logistics, quantity, EUT utility requirements.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with applicable standards; perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations.
• Author Work Instructions for complex test setup
• Support RFQ scoping and certification proposals, helping determine applicable standards, test scope, and realistic timelines for new client programs.
• Conduct factory/field follow-up inspections as needed to support ongoing certification surveillance.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; may draft technical reports and perform other work as required.

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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent education or practical experience.
• 1–4 years of hands-on experience in product safety testing, compliance engineering, or a technical field
• Comfortable with standard lab instrumentation: soldering/desoldering, dielectric testers, ground bond testers, thermocouples/data loggers, leakage current tester, oscilloscope and mechanical test fixtures or related.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% as business needs dictate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; strong technical writing for and client-facing correspondence.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong organization and time management skills.
• Microsoft Office software experience required.
• Must be customer-focused and quality-driven.
• Preferred: exposure to hazardous-location/explosion-protection standards functional safety or risk assessment methodologies (ISO 12100, FMEA); exposure to battery-powered or power-electronics-adjacent products or related.
• Preferred: Working familiarity with any of the following: UL 62368-1, UL 60730-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 508, UL 972, UL 1081, UL 1559. Experience in IEC 60601-1 is a plus.

Our Benefits

• Happiness:
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

Position anticipated to close August 31, 2026.

Additional information

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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Pay and benefits

The expected salary for this position is $27.00 to 30.00 per hour This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.