Are you inspired by invention Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve realworld challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and partnership you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.
Amazon Robotics is seeking a safety focused Regulatory Compliance Engineer with experience fielding industrial machinery with an emphasis on industrial robot systems in national and international markets. This position will lead new and existing product development work related to regulatory compliance and safety. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized team player have excellent communication and computer skills and experience working in a manufacturing/product development environment. Of equal importance the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory compliance schemes and processes and a proven track record of working with product design teams throughout the product development process to unsure compliance and safety by design. This included activities such as developing compliance strategies design reviews requirements development authoring/executing test plans VnV activities and orchestrating 3rd party certifications. While the role will primarily focus on Machine Safety/Compliance (ideally w/ experience in industrial robot systems and mobile robots) experience in Product Safety EMC and Wireless compliance for domestic and international markets as well as Functional Safety will be highly valued.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement compliance strategies
Assist product design teams throughout the development process
Create and manage requirements documentation
Author and execute test plans
Aid verification and validation activities
Coordinate thirdparty certifications
Assist with supplier qualification activities
Evaluate compliance of OTS products
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
The Amazon Robotics (AR) Regulatory Compliance team ensures all AR products meet global safety and regulatory standards. As a shared service organization we provide strategic and tactical partnership across all regions where AR products operate.
Our core focus areas include:
Safety standards (product and machine)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Wireless compliance
Materials compliance
The team consists of five specialized groups:
Product Safety
Machine Safety
Materials Compliance
Compliance Laboratory (EMC & Safety)
Design for Compliance Support
We work directly with Engineering Product Management Manufacturing Deployment Legal Global Support Services and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams to ensure alignment with global regulations and industry safety standards.
To validate compliance we:
Evaluate all components and materials in AR designs
Implement customized processes and procedures
Partner with thirdparty agencies and test laboratories
Lead internal tests and evaluation utilizing internal labs
Our primary goal is to create compliant and safe products that minimize risks to human health and the environment.
2 years compliance experience in development of industrial robot systems (or equivalent)
BS / MS Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
Willingness to travel
Ability to multitask in a high energy environment
Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) or equivalent
Experience in risk management and performing task based risk assessments
Knowledge of Standards Regulations and EU directives related to machinery safety functional safety product safety and risk assessments (e.g. ISO 102182 UL 1740 UL 508 IEC 61508 IEC 62061 ISO 138491 NFPA 79 IEC 602041 and ISO 12100
Experience evaluating products employing Electro Sensitive Protective Equipment (ESPE) Safety Related Sensors (SRS) and Safety Related Sensor Systems (SRSS) (e.g. IEC 61496 series)
Experience interacting with customers regulatory agencies test labs etc.
Experience in partnering with contract manufacturer with NRTL factory inspections
Experience in engineering change control processes (Agile)
Experience in evaluating compliance of 3rd party products
Knowledge of EMC regulations pertaining to FCC Industry Canada EN 610006x etc.
Experience in documenting product requirements extracted from industry Safety EMC and Wireless standards
Experience in partnering with Safety EMC and Wireless certification programs by means of identifying equipment needs documentation needs support equipment needs and staging equipment to be tested debug capabilities etc.
Experience with standards development (e.g. ISO IEC A3 ANSI UL etc.
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