EMC Testing Compliance Engineer (UL, CSA & IEC standards; Must have BSEE)

Company: Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Location: North Kingstown
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Assigned Recruiter: Tom Williams, Senior Recruiter with Hire Velocity (Hire Velocity is the Recruiting Partner for Hayward Industries. Employer: Hayward Industries - https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools (international company with 2,800 employees doing approximately $1.4 billion in revenue (12/2021) Role reports to: Certification Manager MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE: BSEE, EMC Test (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and Product Safety Position Overview: Located in our North Kingstown, RI facility and reporting to the Product E-Compliance Manager, the EMC & Compliance Engineer will be responsible for supporting all activities required to secure and maintain safety, EMC, performance, and regulatory certifications for Hayward products. This position will interact with Cross Functional Engineering Teams, third party partners and outside test agencies. The EMC & Compliance Engineer will ensure that the highest level of design quality, integrity and performance are maintained with strict adherence to Hayward Industries and all applicable regulatory agency programs, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities Performs Agency certification and EMC testing activities for Electronic and Electro-mechanical projects Supports EMC, product safety, and radio approvals from pre-scans / construction reviews through final regulatory approval Participates in weekly team meetings Creates and maintains a compliance database for pre-scans, construction reviews, and final certifications Supports projects with regulatory (NRTL---s, Notified Bodies, etc.), EMC testing labs, and governmental agencies to secure appropriate global approvals Participates in technical design reviews to (a) determine regulatory requirements, (b) communicate those requirements to the project team, (c) participate in design decisions that affect compliance and (d) estimate workload for regulatory tasks Works with Product Development Teams to acquire appropriate samples for testing as well as all required design documentation. Guides Product Development Teams through all phases of the Agency certification process. Communicates agency project status and test results to the project team in a timely manner Reviews, updates, and ensures accuracy and correctness of all required Agency documentation Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory standards Will work with engineering to resolve compliance issues turned up during testing Will assist design engineers with internal compliance testing. Experience conducting both safety and EMC tests Follows all safety protocols and maintains excellent project organization Interprets standards, and rulings and challenges agency decisions when appropriate Authors Process and Procedure documents to support certification programs as required Coordinates with the Manufacturing and Quality production Agency Associates, assisting when needed in external audits of manufacturing facilities by safety agencies to ensure alignment and continuity of Agency direction with Compliance office Assists in the design, development and procurement of test and measurement equipment and procedures. Assists with developing laboratory practices & procedures to secure and maintain agency certification and accreditation programs for the R&D Lab Facilitates training and education of Product Design Engineers in Agency requirements Participates on Codes and Standards Development Committee---s as appropriate Some travel is required Qualifications 5-7 years of regulatory agency experience in a design / manufacturing environment Literate in the use of Microsoft Office Collaborator with strong people skills and unquestionable ethics Able to work independently and with a minimum of supervision Past design experience is a plus. Experience testing /certifying products with electronic controls to UL, CSA and CE IEC standards including UL/IEC 60730, UL 1563 Strong background in EMC testing and mitigation. Previous EMC Testing experience is a big plus. Competent with intermediate mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles Experience with Underwriters Lab Data Acceptance Program and ISO 17025 a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Hayward to customers, suppliers, and third-party approval agencies on a professional level Ability to research, interpret and apply worldwide standards Working knowledge of regulatory compliance schemes Experience conducting hands-on testing of mechanical and electrical safety, radiated and line conducted emissions, and immunity Ability to interpret results and troubleshoot test setups Proven problem solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills Experience with PCB layout and shielding design for EMC mitigation Education and Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering preferred

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