Electrical Safety Technician

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and continuous improvement of safe working protocols for engineers interacting with early-stage electrical prototypes
• Act as the primary safety authority for electrical prototype work within the lab
• Develop and maintain documented electrical safety procedures, safe work instructions, and risk assessments
• Drive initiatives to improve electrical safety culture through toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Assess early-stage prototypes for construction risks, unsafe wiring, or non-compliant component usage
• Perform electrical safety testing including leakage current, dielectric strength, and earth continuity testing
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on prototype builds
• Support battery-powered product safety, including charging systems and BMS-related risks
• Build and maintain validation rigs, test fixtures, and temporary laboratory setups

Requirements

• Qualified electrician, electrical technician, or equivalent
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical systems in consumer products or household appliances
• Experience in R&D, prototyping, or early-concept development environments
• Proficiency with laboratory test equipment (leakage testers, continuity testers, hipot testing)
• Understanding of insulation systems, earthing, and creepage/clearance concepts
• Ability to make evidence-based judgements about electrical risk

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional training or certification in electrical safety or EHS disciplines
• Familiarity with IEC 60335 or similar electrical safety standards
• Experience building safety frameworks from scratch in start-up or scale-up environments

About the Company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Powered by the Shark and Ninja brands, the company focuses on bringing disruptive innovation to market across multiple product categories.