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FM Approvals Electrical Engineer

Research/Approvals Job ID: 2024-15265 Date Posted: 12/06/2024 Primary Location: Norwood, Massachusetts Hiring Range: $88,400 - $127,100 Workstyle: On-Site
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FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. How? By employing a worldwide certification process that’s backed by scientific research and testing, and over a century of experience.

The FM APPROVED mark is recognized and respected worldwide. Our certification instills confidence and commands respect in your marketplace.


Hazardous location electrical equipment testing is one of FM Approvals' largest product categories.

To help ensure that electrical equipment won't cause a fire or explosion in an area where flammable or combustible materials (such as gases, vapors, dusts, or fibers) are present, it must be designed using various methods of protection.

Our engineers have a solid background in relevant, permitted protection techniques, national and international standards, and area classification associated with hazardous locations.

As an Approvals Engineer you will be responsible for:

•  Performing testing and analysis of manufacturers submitted product to determine conformance with industry standards, such as FM Approvals, IEC and CSA International.

•  Preparing project proposals which include defining the scope of the testing and analysis, cost for work to be completed and estimated timeframe for completion.

•  Providing instruction to lab personnel to perform necessary testing.

•  Preparing technical reports; effectively interpreting and communicating tests results to clients and management team.

•  Managing project schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

•  Managing concurrently a portfolio of customer projects.

•  Interfacing directly with customers.

•  Communicating with all levels of management both internally and externally.

•  Approximately 10% international and domestic travel for on-site testing.


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