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
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Perform product safety evaluations 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.
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Complete construction, electrical, and mechanical safety testing, including dielectric withstand, ground continuity, abnormal operation, temperature rise, and mechanical strength/impact testing.
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Set up and operate standard test equipment; use hand tools to build and calibrate test fixtures; prepare test samples.
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Obtain and record test data in accordance with applicable standards; perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations.
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Author Work Instructions for complex test setup
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Author and review Test Report Forms (TRFs) and CDF (Construction Data Form) documentation in CB Scheme format, ensuring accurate clause mapping and verdicts.
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Author compliance correspondence, including position letters and technical justifications for certification decisions when challenged by clients or third parties.
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Support RFQ scoping and certification proposals, helping determine applicable standards, test scope, and realistic timelines for new client programs.
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Conduct factory/field follow-up inspections as needed to support ongoing certification surveillance.
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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
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Associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent education or practical experience.
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1–4 years of hands-on experience in product safety testing, compliance engineering, or a technical field
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Comfortable with standard lab instrumentation: dielectric testers, ground bond testers, thermocouples/data loggers, leakage current tester, oscilloscope and mechanical test fixtures or related.
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Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record.
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Ability to travel up to 10–15% as business needs dictate.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; strong technical writing for and client-facing correspondence.
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Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong organization and time management skills.
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Microsoft Office software experience required.
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Must be customer-focused and quality-driven.
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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.
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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.
Additional Information
Compensation
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.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
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Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
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Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
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Happiness:
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Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
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Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave
In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
Position anticipated to close August 31, 2026.
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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