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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins E&E is seeking a Test Engineer to perform, document, and oversee product testing in accordance with national and international standards. This role is responsible for developing test plans, executing environmental and electrical tests, analyzing data, and preparing engineering reports. The Test Engineer works directly with customers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely test execution in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain environmental testing equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock testers, and humidity control systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, calibration issues, and test anomalies to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ASTM, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, ISTA, and other regulatory standards.
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA, FMEA, FTA, Six Sigma techniques) for test failures.
- Work with test engineers and technicians to optimize testing procedures and improve operational efficiency.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and test execution.
- Support regulatory audits and accreditation processes by ensuring all test systems meet certification requirements.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reliability testing, lab efficiency, and process automation.
- Train lab personnel on proper test setup, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Collaborate with customers to address technical inquiries, review test plans, and recommend solutions for environmental testing challenges.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, sustaining engineering, or reliability engineering.
- Hands-on experience with climatic, mechanical, and corrosion test equipment.
- Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python).
- Familiarity with failure analysis, predictive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow mechanical and electrical setup diagrams/instructions.
- Basic understanding of physics, electricity, and electronics.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused testing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
- Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma, or ASQ Quality Engineering.
- Background in product validation testing for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with battery testing, HALT/HASS, or accelerated life testing methodologies.
Employee Standards
- Support department objectives and company goals.
- Be a team player.
- Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
- Accommodate requests with a smile and “can do” attitude.
- Adhere to manager directives.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
- Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner.
- Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards.
- Be respectful of others.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the Manager of the Environmental Simulation Laboratory.
Skills/Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Needs to be receptive to and accept guidance from others.
- Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to work in a diverse group of people.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to work overtime as necessary.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel as needed according to company guidelines.
Physical Demands
- Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas.
- Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining.
Compensation
- $18 to $24.
What We Offer
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins E&E is seeking a Test Engineer to perform, document, and oversee product testing in accordance with national and international standards. This role is responsible for developing test plans, executing environmental and electrical tests, analyzing data, and preparing engineering reports. The Test Engineer works directly with customers, technicians, and internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely test execution in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain environmental testing equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock testers, and humidity control systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, calibration issues, and test anomalies to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ASTM, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, ISTA, and other regulatory standards.
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA, FMEA, FTA, Six Sigma techniques) for test failures.
- Work with test engineers and technicians to optimize testing procedures and improve operational efficiency.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and test execution.
- Support regulatory audits and accreditation processes by ensuring all test systems meet certification requirements.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives in reliability testing, lab efficiency, and process automation.
- Train lab personnel on proper test setup, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Collaborate with customers to address technical inquiries, review test plans, and recommend solutions for environmental testing challenges.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in environmental testing, sustaining engineering, or reliability engineering.
- Hands-on experience with climatic, mechanical, and corrosion test equipment.
- Knowledge of data acquisition, test automation, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python).
- Familiarity with failure analysis, predictive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow mechanical and electrical setup diagrams/instructions.
- Basic understanding of physics, electricity, and electronics.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused testing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
- Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma, or ASQ Quality Engineering.
- Background in product validation testing for aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with battery testing, HALT/HASS, or accelerated life testing methodologies.
Employee Standards
- Support department objectives and company goals.
- Be a team player.
- Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times.
- Accommodate requests with a smile and “can do” attitude.
- Adhere to manager directives.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Arrive on time, properly dressed and prepared to work.
- Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner.
- Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards.
- Be respectful of others.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the Manager of the Environmental Simulation Laboratory.
Skills/Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Needs to be receptive to and accept guidance from others.
- Ability to deal with difficult people and problems.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to work in a diverse group of people.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to work overtime as necessary.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel as needed according to company guidelines.
Physical Demands
- Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas.
- Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining.
Compensation
- $18 to $24.
What We Offer
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsIntern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does every intern position qualify for CPT authorization?
Not automatically. Your DSO authorizes CPT only if the intern role is an integral part of your established curriculum, which typically means the work appears in your program's course catalog as a practicum, co-op, or required experiential component. Roles that are loosely related to your field but not tied to a specific course or program requirement often don't clear that threshold, and your school sets the final standard, not USCIS.
Can I do a remote internship on CPT?
Yes, remote intern roles are eligible for CPT, but the employer's physical address, not your home location, determines the CPT authorization site listed on your I-20. If the company later asks you to work from a different location than what was authorized, you need a new CPT authorization from your DSO before that change takes effect. Confirm the work location in your offer letter before submitting your CPT request.
How do I find intern employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for intern openings filtered by employers with F-1 authorization experience. Companies that have hired CPT students before are less likely to rescind offers over documentation confusion or request forms that don't apply to your situation. Targeting those employers at the outset cuts down on recruiter education time and accelerates your start date.
What happens to my CPT if my internship gets extended?
Each CPT authorization covers a specific employer, location, and date range as printed on your I-20. If your internship is extended beyond that end date, you must request a new or updated CPT authorization from your DSO before continuing to work. Working even a single day past your authorized end date without a new I-20 is a status violation, regardless of how the extension was presented by your employer.
Does a paid internship affect my CPT authorization differently than an unpaid one?
Compensation doesn't change the CPT eligibility standard. Both paid and unpaid intern roles must meet the same curricular integration requirement your DSO and school policy define. What does matter is the wage rate if your employer files an LCA for a related visa later, since DOL prevailing wage rules apply to formal work authorization filings. For CPT itself, focus on the curricular link, not whether the position is compensated.
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