X4 Engineering · 22 hours ago
Safety Engineer
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expX4 Engineering is seeking a Safety Engineer to support certification activities in-house and conduct on-site equipment evaluations. This role involves managing compliance projects, coordinating with certification bodies, and performing hands-on technical work in electrical and electromechanical challenges.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lewis Denham
Responsibilities
Manage certification and compliance projects across a range of equipment types
Coordinate directly with certification bodies (UL, Intertek, CSA, Nemko, CE, etc.)
Develop test plans, review product designs, and conduct compliance assessments
Produce detailed documentation including construction reviews, test reports, and field evaluation reports
Perform on-site Field Evaluations for unlisted or modified equipment at customer facilities
Communicate findings to customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Carry out electrical testing using multimeters, hipot testers, leakage-current equipment, DAQ systems, temperature measurement tools, and other instruments
Support evaluations across diverse electrical and electromechanical product categories
Work with new technologies and prototypes, conducting both electrical and mechanical testing
Interpret technical standards to ensure products meet relevant safety and performance requirements
Qualification
Required
3–12 years of experience in certifications, compliance, or field evaluation work
Strong knowledge of UL/CSA/IEC standards and NEC/NFPA codes
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Willingness to travel for field assignments
Hands-on proficiency with common laboratory electrical test equipment
Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, and vision benefits
PTO
Opportunity to work within a growing, accredited testing laboratory
Company
X4 Engineering
X4 Engineering partner with businesses across the entire engineering spectrum, from early-stage R&D to commercial enterprises to provide world-class talent solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase