At TÜV SÜD Group 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 Group.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Lead - Electrical Safety is responsible for leading the technical excellence, operational performance, and growth of the Electrical Safety department. This role provides technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers and specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing, evaluation, and certification services that meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Working closely with the Site Manager, the Technical Lead drives project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business objectives. The successful candidate serves as a trusted technical expert, supports business development activities, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support to Sales staff in preparing quotations.
• Participating in customer kickoff calls advise the client of any necessary test modes or conditions that must be met to properly test their equipment.
• Review and approve test reports for projects executed by other engineers.
• Assist in training less experienced technical staff.
• Stay up to date with current product standards, test procedures, instrumentation, and technology by participating in internal training sessions, attending webinars, and reading technical articles.
• Serve as a primary technical resource and escalation point for Electrical Safety-related customer and internal technical matters
• Actively participate in all internal and external audits and support Scope Expansion efforts.
• Assist in coordination, scheduling and support of lab activities (such as calibrations and verifications).
• Aptitude and knowledge of Electrical Safety certification for different product categories, such as Industrial Products, ITE, Household and others
• Guide the technical strategy and development of the Electrical Safety team
• Work with the team to identify and implement technical innovations
• Support successful project execution through effective technical planning, prioritization, collaboration, and communication
• Contribute to maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory workspace
• Promote operational consistency, accountability, and effective communication within the laboratory environment
• Good knowledge of laboratory test and measurement equipment including but not limited to; Environmental simulation, Dielectric and Insulation Testers, analyzers, data logging equipment, energy measurement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the TÜV SÜD vision and mission statement. Adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures as outlined in the various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook.  All employees are responsible for general cooperation and support of all TÜV locations.  All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others.  This includes following established rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace.

• Develop and mentor junior engineers through technical coaching, project guidance, and structured knowledge sharing
• Support the growth of technical competency and independent execution capability within the Electrical Safety team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, technical standardization, and operational efficiency

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience of Product Safety Standards, such as (not limited to):                                                                 UL/IEC 60335-1, UL/IEC 61010-1, UL/IEC 62368-1, UL 60730-1, UL 60601-1

• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently.
• Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Must be self-motivated with organizational and time management skills.
• High degree of personal integrity and the ability to collaborate with others in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Excellent leadership and management, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability to promote an effective working relationship at all levels and create a positive work environment.

EDUCATION:

• Engineering Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum four (4) years of Electrical engineering experience in product testing and certification, (6-8) years preferred.
• Knowledge of North American and European product safety regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge in the use of relevant test equipment.
• Customer focused, possess good communications skills, work well in a team environment, take direction positively, and contribute to the group.
• Self-directed, improvement minded, and problem solver.
• Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including answering questions, relaying messages, and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, technical recommendations for compliance and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• Electrical Safety laboratory test equipment.
• General office equipment; personal computer, printer, copier, scanner and other communication tools.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms; always requires employee to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  Position requires close vision.
• Ability and willingness to communicate frequently if required by telephone, fax and email and other communication tools to ensure that the organization’s business is completed effectively and in a timely manner.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is moderate.
• Domestic, and some international, travel may be required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

TÜV SÜD America is an equal opportunity employer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.