Senior Product Safety Engineer, Product Compliance
Senior Product Safety Engineer, Product Compliance
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Job Description
Senior Product Safety Engineer will evaluate the hardware designs in development for compliance to industry safety standards perform testing and document findings in reports for declaration and 3rd party certifications with external agencies!
This position is responsible for:
- Independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products developed by NI Emerson Test and Measurement Business Group to the provisions of U.S. Canadian EU and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.
- Providing local expertise for Test and Measurement Equipment including complex systems and mentoring and training less senior technical person
- Independently conduct evaluation of products to settle compliance with applicable standard(s).
- Work with 3rd party certification bodies and regulatory agencies to submit and deliver certifications of our products.
The Sr. Safety Engineer is responsible for more complex projects. To do this Sr. Safety Engineer must:
Read and settle applicability of codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test)
Read and understand schematics assembly drawings manuals BOMs etc.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability
Project handle products through 3rd party certification agencies mitigating issues and staying within budget and completion dates
Under scope of the project identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing; Follow established test plan; Set up and operate EUT;
Conduct detailed construction review; document results; use industry standard test report formats (TRFs) and templates
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include but are not limited to input rating leakage current dielectric temperature stability mechanical hazard flammability abnormal and fault testing.
Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status for other engineers and technicians work
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures new test fixtures and report shells
Support the investigation of technical complaints critical issues settle and product failures and support accreditations efforts by engaging in technical audits locally
Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered a domain expert (SME) that can be assigned and work independently on long lead R&D projects
May actively represent NI by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR)
Follow quality control procedures and follow Quality Management System (QMS).
Communicate project status and test results to R&D client sales personnel and management throughout testing.
Provide ongoing support to clients as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5 or more years practical hands-on experience in the field of Regulatory Safety and Compliance including testing report generation critical component evaluation and working with or at a 3rd party certification agency or lab
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
- Strong presentation communication and social skills to interact with Sales Manufacturing R&D 3rd Parties and external customers
- Attention to detail with high skills for quality control documentation and repeatability
- Strong understanding of electronics engineering and safety compliance principles theories and concepts in accordance with national and international standards
- ISO GUM measurement uncertainty analysis experience
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 (Previous accreditation implementation a plus) and preferably IEC 80079-34
- Strong understanding of IEC 61010-1 IEC 62368-1
- Preferable understanding of machines electronics for machines and regulatory compliance of machinery per IEC 60204-1 and NFPA 79
- Understanding of 3-Phase power and components for power distribution protection and control
- Preferable understanding of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres/hazardous locations particularly IEC
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management per ISO 12100 or other industry risk standard.
- Knowledge of CE Directives and Laws FDA OSHA NRTL OSHA NFPA 70E and other regulatory codes
- Strong eye for business risk vs. reward analysis.
- Knowledge of the product development process new product development new product integration/introduction etc.
Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow! We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
