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Product Safety Certification

Updated 29 Aug 2008

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Job Postings (in order of date received)

Cymer, Inc.
Sr. Product Safety/Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Posted 21-Mar-2008

Location: San Diego

This is a demanding technical individual contributor position with considerable responsibility for providing product safety and international regulatory support for technology and product development in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment environment. Duties include project leadership, hazard analysis/risk assessment, design guidance, standards interpretation, external resource coordination, product assessment and testing, compliance reporting, and customer technical support. Body of knowledge required includes product safety (electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical, gas, SEMI Standards, hazard analysis/risk assessment, etc.), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) emissions & immunity testing (European CE Mark, FCC, etc.), Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling methods, project planning & management, and environmental regulation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and document product safety and regulatory compliance strategies for industrial equipment (EUV Source).
• Participate in project planning meetings, develop compliance project support schedules and budgets.
• Support product development in design reviews, outsource supplier reviews, sample reviews, etc.
• Perform, coordinate, and document Hazard Analyses and Risk Assessment of modules, subsystems, and systems.
• Coordinate external evaluations and certifications of products, accessories, subassemblies, and components.
• Document and track corrective actions, and participate in resolving safety & compliance issues.
• Research and interpret safety, industrial hygiene, EMC, and environmental regulations.
• Perform and document electrical and mechanical measurements. Write and assemble Technical Files.
• Perform and document industrial hygiene sampling tests.
• Write, assemble, and maintain files of product safety & regulatory compliance reports.
• Review and edit compliance reports generated by NRTL’s and third-party organizations.
• Contribute to product documentation through safety guidance, manuals reviews, and procedure reviews.
• Respond to customer inquiries by mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone. • Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with managing risk while bringing new technology to prototype, pilot, and production stages.
• Understanding and experience in safety methodologies (Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, FMEA, etc.)
• Knowledge of translating risk assessment results into protective features (guards, interlocks, labels, procedures).
• Knowledge including the fundamentals of electrical safety, laser safety, and pressurized gas safety.
• Basic understanding of European regulatory structure – Directives (Machinery, ATEX, PED, EMC, etc.)
• Proven project management skills for facilitating simultaneous projects and tasks.
• Experience in coordinating and completing NRTL approvals for products and components.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 (LOTO, HazCom, etc.) requirements as they apply to industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturer specifications and instructions.
• Ability and experience with management of compliance with suppliers and outsource partners.
• Familiarity with international regulatory schemes: NRTL certifications, CE Mark, CB Scheme, CCC Mark, etc.
• Proficiency with business office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, e-mail) Preferred:
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry standards & guidelines (SEMI and SEMATECH).
• Experience with industrial equipment safety standards NFPA 79, EN60204, and EN61010.
• Experience with Risk Assessment software used at Cymer (DesignSafe) or similar tools.
• Experience in business automation software used at Cymer (ORACLE, Agile, etc.)
• Experience in design for EMC and EMC testing (EMI emissions and immunity).
• Knowledge and experience with programmable safety subsystems (safety PLC) and interlock sensing.
• Familiarity with environmental initiatives (RoHS, REACH, etc.)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum education level is a Bachelors degree in a technical subject area.
• Minimum professional experience in product safety or regulatory compliance positions is 7 years.
• Additional professional training in safety or regulatory compliance topics pertinent to industrial equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required: None

Preferred: One or more of:
• CSP – Certified Safety Professional
• NARTE – NARTE Certified Product Safety Engineer
• CLSO – Certified Laser Safety Officer
• NARTE – NARTE Certified EMC Engineer
• CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Professional certifications in Occupational Safety from an accredited educational institution.

Travel may range from 10%-25% and include international destinations.

Email resumes to Rita_Chen@Cymer.com


Kichler Lighting
Product Certification Manager

Posted 11-Apr-2008

KICHLER LIGHTING is a great place to work. We are one of the leading manufacturers of residential lighting that is offering a challenging opportunity for a Product Certification Manager at our corporate headquarters in Independence, OH.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Project Management of all new and existing product certifications.
• Oversee compliance of all file maintenance.
• Responsible for acquiring and negotiating quotation from listing agencies.
• Maintain product compliance /ISO 17025.
• Develop and maintain department budget
• Over see all follow-up service –FUS
• Work closely with Customer Service team on electrical and certification questions.
• Review all QA electrical issues with Quality Assurance department.
• Assist R & D department concerning standards.
• Oversee management of 4 direct reports.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• 2-5 years experience working in a product certification environment.
• At least 2 years management experience.

To be considered, you MUST reference the Job ID 08-404-01 and INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY. Kichler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply to -
Mail- Kichler Lighting 7711 E Pleasant Valley Rd. Cleveland, OH 44131-8010
Fax-216-573-1075
Email – kichlerjobs@kichler.com


Microsoft
Product Quality Manager

Posted 6-May-2008

Fulltime, Redmond, WA, relocation required and provided.
Applicants must apply online

Do you want to help create a World-Class Quality Organization and products by applying your Quality tool skill set in a company that is changing the world every day? The Microsoft E&D Hardware team is currently focused on applying Quality methodologies (DFQ, DFMEA, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, CAR’s, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Product-Specific Quality Audits, etc.) to our development and manufacturing base in order to make the highest quality products possible. The Product Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with development and operations teams while being responsible for product/supplier qualification, supplier quality metrics, audits and corrective/preventive action process for new and existing suppliers. He/she will measure, monitor and improve supplier quality performance based on established acceptable quality and performance levels; Perform root cause analysis on supplier and product related issues, including customer returns, and implement corrective actions to eliminate the problems at the source; Initiate and implement process, quality, and documentation improvement projects based on supplier performance data; Enforce industry best manufacturing practices at all manufacturing sites, including specifying and monitoring IQC, OBA, ORT, GR&R, FAI, and the creation and implementation of the overall Quality Strategy for the product line. Additionally, he/she will work with the Development teams to determine Critical to Quality (CTQ) attributes for the component/system and tie those attributes into the specification and the component supplier’s Quality Management System. Travel to Asia is required.

Product Quality Manager positions are open for two high-profile and extremely important product lines: Xbox and Zune.

The ideal candidate must have the following attributes (in order of importance):
Attributes
• Personal Accountability
• Passion to be the best
• Results Oriented
• Expert in Quality Methodologies
• Thrives in ambiguous environments (i.e. self starter)
• Great attention to detail and able to manage several projects simultaneously
• Able to influence others w/o direct manager authority
• BS in Engineering and/or Quality Engineer certification
• Team player
• Experience in hardware manufacturing and quality in consumer electronics industry, especially handheld devices
• Asian mfg. experience
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

The following attributes are not necessary, but would be nice to have:

• Ability to teach and mentor others in Quality Methodology skills
• Bilingual (English and Chinese)

Qualifications:

BS in Engineering and/or Quality Engineer certification, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with supplier quality experience, working experience with product standards, statistical methods, risk management, and corrective/preventive action process.
Knowledge of Quality System Regulation and ISO Quality System Standard, good verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by ability to generate technical reports.

Come be a part of a thriving and exciting group with a passion to be the best!

APPLY HERE!!
 


Step2
Manager/Director of Safety Testing

Posted 9-May-2008

The Step2Ò Company, LLC is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products for children and for the home and garden, located at 10010 Aurora Hudson Road, Streetsboro, Ohio. The company has three plants, located in Streetsboro and Perrysville, Ohio, and Fort Valley, GA.

Position Description

This is a leadership role coordinating and managing regulatory standards activities and product compliance approvals. A demanding technical position with responsibility for ensuring the company’s development, engineering and manufacturing teams’ success in producing safe, high quality, innovative plastic products for children and the home and garden. Duties include project leadership, design guidance, standards interpretation, coordinating internal and external compliance testing activities, compliance reporting, and staying abreast of regulatory changes and new requirements.

Position Qualifications

Successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical subject area, with additional professional training in safety or regulatory compliance topics pertinent to consumer products. Minimum professional experience in product safety or regulatory compliance is ten (10) years, experience in plastics or toys is a definite plus. Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct product testing, review designs and offer suggestions for improvements is a must. Strong project management skills are required. Must have the ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with manufacturing. Detail-oriented, analytical, accurate, assertive, creative, innovative, and able to deal with ambiguity. He/she must possess the ability to work independently and must have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Internet).

Interested candidates should submit resumes to nshaw@step2.net.


Step2
Product Engineer

Posted:  27-May-2008

The Step2 Company, LLC is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products for children and for the home and garden, located in Streetsboro, Ohio. The company has three plants, located in Streetsboro and Perrysville, Ohio, and Fort Valley, GA.

Position Description
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Product Engineer will be responsible for a broad range of engineering tasks, including but not limited to product design, project management and tooling management. This engineer will utilize his/her sound engineering background to design, implement and evaluate products for aesthetics, functionality, safety, durability and manufacturability. Key is the ability to work with industrial designers to ensure that the design intent and aesthetics of concepts are preserved through the engineering and production stages of a new product while maintaining part/product functionality and manufacturability. This Engineer will be responsible for engineering of single components and multi component products in a way that will optimize cost, manufacturability, longevity and functionality. He/she will have constant interaction with quality and manufacturing to determine future product design/engineering steps to overcome product pitfalls, provide support in new-product start-ups, cost reduction, quality issues and lean initiatives.

Position Qualifications
Successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of five years engineering experience in a plastics manufacturing environment. He/she must posses the ability to work independently utilizing Pro/E software with an understanding of surfacing and top down design. Experience in the plastics industry is key. Detailed understanding of rotational molding, injection molding and blow molding, and rotational mold making would be a significant plus. Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma is desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Must have the ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with operations. Ability to prioritize workload, multitask and meet rigid deadlines as well as work in a team environment is essential.

Interested candidate should submit resume to nshaw@step2.net.


Xplore Technologies
Senior Test Engineer

Posted: 26-Jun-2008

Austin, TX

Job Description

The Senior Test Engineer (STE) will report directly to the VP of Engineering and will be responsible for verifying that new products meet all published specifications and have any required agency certifications. The STE will be responsible for developing and maintaining all product test documentation and providing appropriate documentation to customers and governing agencies as required. The STE will develop specialized test methods and equipment as may be required by customer functional or agency certification requirements. The STE will develop project schedules & budgets for new product requirements and implement those plans.

Qualifications
10+ years experience with product validation testing and agency certification
Successfully taken products through UL, EN, CE, CLS 1 DIV2 testing & certification
Successfully taken products through FCC, ETSI testing & certification
Successfully taken products through MIL-STD 810, 461 & 463 testing & certification
Proficient with full spectrum environmental qualification testing (EQT)
Proficient with HALT / HASS / ESS screens, test plan development and results analysis
Thorough understanding of RoHS and WEEE testing, compliance and documentation requirements
Experienced user of MS Office Suite (WORD / EXCEL / PROJECT / POWER POINT)
Experienced writer with excellent communication skills
Experience with report development and data analysis
Experience with "hands-on" product testing
Ability to understand and modify schematic diagrams
Desirable Skills:
Experience with testing of industrial and / or consumer mobile computing products
Experience with testing of highly rugged industrial and / or consumer products

Education
EE / Bachelor Degree

For More Information

www.xploretech.com

Contact

Please email a copy of your resume to careers@xploretech.com


Rockwell Automation
Product Certification Engineer

Posted: 18-Jul-2008

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience:

One year's experience in design and/or evaluation of electronic industrial control equipment with some background in domestic and global agency approvals.

Knowledge:

  • Make appropriate and effective use of oral and written English to communicate, cooperate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups. 
  • Utilize analytical and mathematical skills appropriate to responsibilities.
  • Utilize appropriate judgment and discretion as they relate to responsibilities.
  • Plan and organize work to effectively perform assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Keep current in understanding and applying knowledge and methods affecting area of responsibility.
  • Engage in cooperative and responsible behavior which affects the operation of the department and the company in a positive manner.
  • Consistently comply with standards governing productivity, dependability, workmanship, and other reasonable standards as designated by supervisor, supervisor's designee, or other appropriate company official.
  • Have a thorough familiarity with policies and procedures relating to Standards of Business Conduct and to train and motivate subordinates (if applicable) in the importance of full compliance with the letter and spirit of such policies and procedures.

Position Summary

MAJOR OBJECTIVE:

Obtain and maintain UL, CSA, CE, CCC, FM, and other global certification approvals for all new and revised industrial control, machinery, and safety product lines. Coordinate/perform qualification testing as necessary for new products to obtain agency approvals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the product certification representative for UL, CSA, CE, CCC, FM and any other applicable agencies on new or continuation product development teams.
  • Perform design and construction reviews of proposed hardware, including printed circuit board layout and spacings, product documentation (installation instructions, labels) for conformance to the various standards.
  • Generate test plans to verify performance of design(s) to all applicable product certification requirements. Coordinate execution of these test plans through internal and/or external test laboratories.
  • Prepare and issue verification/validation reports based on test results from outside test lab and in-house tests required to meet all certification requirements.
  • Maintain global and domestic certifications by being knowledgeable and continuing the learning process to understand each agency’s standards, guidelines, and directives.
  • Continually familiarize oneself with the most current standards for all certifications required by the business.
  • Provide training and supervision to technicians, as necessary, on performing safety/certification tests.
  • Maintain ISO certification by being knowledgeable of and following appropriate documents in the Quality Manual, the Product Safety Manual, and the Design Qualification Manual. Recommend enhancements to the manuals when practices deviate from documented procedures.

Contact

Derek Balke
Rockwell Automation
Recruiter - Talent Acquisition
HR Business Services
414.382.8589 office
414.382.4499 fax
dbalke@ra.rockwell.com
www.rockwellautomation.com


Kepco, Inc.
Safety Regulatory/Compliance Engineer

Posted:  22-Jul-2008

KEPCO, INC. designs and manfactures well-regulated DC power supplies and associated electronic equipment. For over 50 years, Kepco has earned a reputation for consistently supplying our customers with the highest quality products. Always on the fast track, our designs have pioneered the development of the modern power supply. All products manufactured by Kepco are backed by a
tradition of service that helps customers achieve reliable solutions to their power supply needs. KEPCO serves global markets with products that meet the most demanding requirements with customers as diverse as the world of electronics, spanning commercial and military markets. Our instrument products are found in automatic test equipment, avionics, aerospace, experimental electronics and high energy physics applications. KEPCO's modular power supplies are used extensively in data communications, telecommunications, information technology and industrial electronics.

KEPCO is headquartered in New York City, maintaining manufacturing, research and development and distribution facilities at this site. Our culturally diverse location provides you with everything from Broadway to the Beaches, Sushi to Pastrami Sandwiches and of course, the Yankees and the Mets.

Your career at Kepco begins with learning about our products and processes in a hands-on capacity. The brilliant technical leadership and teaching has helped make us an industry leader and continues to propel us forward. Kepco Management is committed to advancing its employees, financially and professionally. At Kepco, you will experience the excitement of being involved in a real-world product that you will see from the initial concept stage, to the production, to the use of the product at the customer location.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Safety and EMI/EMC compliance testing, generating reports, product submittals and subsequent approval of power supply products to the UL, CSA and EU safety agencies.

Review product designs and guide Test Engineering in appropriate testing procedures.

Interface with product designers, manufacturing engineering and other departments on all assigned projects. Implement design corrections, based on product review and test results.

Operate test equipment including digital meters, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc... Assist the QA Engineer in performing production line tests as well as Type testing for international compliance.

Perform monthly test audits on affected products as well as test equipment.

Review test reports and records for continued compliance to the standard. Monitor ECN distruibution and component substitution that could affect product compliance.

Requirements: Minimum BSEE or equivalent with prior applicable experience required. Must have a thorough working knowledge of the following international safety standards related to Bench type and Modular Component Power Supply products.

Contact:

Susan B. Lipsky
Human Resources Manager
Kepco, Inc.
T: 718-461-7006 Ext. 5505
F: 718-767-1102
E: hrdept@kepcopower.com
E: lipsky@kepcopower.com
http://www.kepcopower.com/employ/employ.htm


Product Safety/Regulatory Engineer
Avery Dennison

Posted:  30-Jul-2008

Miamisburg Ohio

Description

Primary role is to ensure that products developed by Printer Systems Division (PSD) or it's OEMs comply with U.S. and international regulations in the areas of Product Safety, Transmitter Certification and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). These products include, but are not limited to, mains-connected and battery operated thermal barcode printers and accessories, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and wireless products. Work with multifunctional product development teams. Participate in design reviews throughout the entire product development process. Participate in product lifecycle management. Work closely with other PSD and corporate technical, regulatory, manufacturing and marketing resources.

  • Analyze complex circuits and systems and make recommendations
    on improvements relative to safety and EMC
  • Excellent communication skills including reports to management
  • Interactions with all internal departments including direct
    interaction corporate regulatory departments
  • Maintain awareness of emerging Worldwide Regulatory trends and
    legislations relative to our businesses
  • Must be able to balance (prioritize/manage) several projects at
    once

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
    Minimum 8 years experience in the following disciplines:
  • Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and Product
    Development including Digital Circuits and power systems
  • Must be able to demonstrate competency with test equipment
    (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
  • Experienced in experimental design and other problem solving
    techniques.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in computer software, programs (Microsoft, Lotus
    Notes, etc.).
  • Ability to work independently and foster a team environment, in
    a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to make decisions which support Management's
    business objectives and understand the effects on other areas of
    the business.

Anyone interested should apply through the Avery Dennison web site: https://www.averydennison.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm


Technical Writer
Conformity Magazine

Posted:  19-Aug-2008

Based in Boston, MA but open to a work from home candidate

Plan and complete of a wide variety of tasks related to the marketing, communication and sales initiatives of the E&E PL according to CPS brand guidelines. Responsible for creating client communications including editing and producing Regulatory Bulletins, Service Sheets, researching and writing articles for , E&E internal newsletter, client newsletter (ClientConnection) and Conformity working with the CPS Marketing Communications team in the US and Publisher of Conformity. Assist department with other internal and external communications. Contribute leadership and content for internet and intranet sites.

Apply here


Conformity Assessment Specialist
Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services

Posted:  19-Aug-2008

Ideally based in Buffalo NY or Boston MA but open to a work from home candidate

  • Develop, manage and monitor technical aspects of E&E related services executed globally on behalf of Americas region customers

  • Provide technical, client and Product Line support to the Americas region and Global E&E Product Line as it relates to Technical Services, Technical support, Strategy, New Product Development, Capacity Planning and/or Technical Governance.

  • Provide leadership in growing E&E listing and certification services such as NRTL and FCC. Develop NRTL requirements for testing, certification and factory inspections.

Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services is a leading provider of Quality, Health & Safety, Social Audit and Environmental Conformity Assessment services with locations across the world. With particular expertise in Radio Frequency, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product Safety and Environmental Simulation testing, certification and inspection, Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services facilitates fast market access with reduced costs for their clients. The partnership approach allows importers, retailers and manufacturers in industries within sectors such as aerospace, consumer, industrial, IT, medical, radio & telecoms and transportation to benefit from services throughout the product lifecycle, from design through manufacture to disposal. Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services encompasses some of the leading test and certification companies worldwide, including, ADT, Curtis-Straus and LCIE with a laboratory presence in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom and USA. It is part of the Consumer Products Services Division of Bureau Veritas.

Apply here


Business Development
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS)

Posted:  19-Aug-2008

Based in San Francisco area

The purpose of this position is to identify potential new customers and successfully convert these prospects into new business across all BVCPS Business Lines and manage these customers through a start up period after launch.

Objectives

  1. Meet or exceed the annual stated new sales goals both on an individual basis and for the division.

  2. Develop and service new programs and act as Program Manager through the start-up period (not to exceed 2 year from launch of program) by managing all aspects of the testing, inspection, and/or consulting services provided to assigned clients as well as develop the client relationships at multiple levels (executive to manager).

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS) is a worldwide quality assurance provider serving the global consumer product and retail markets. With locations in 40 countries supported by over 6,500 employees, BVCPS provides an extensive range of specialized services including consulting, testing, inspections, training and outsourcing for a full-range of consumer products including electrical and electronic products, hardlines, textiles, toys and juvenile products, premiums, health and beauty, household and food products. BVCPS is a division of Bureau Veritas. It is committed to being the premier conformity assessment provider serving the global consumer product and retail markets.

Apply here


Product Compliance Manager
GE Infrastructure, Energy

Posted:  20-Aug-2008

Function:  Engineering/Technology
Location:  Houston, TX      

Responsibilities

The Product Compliance Manager will serve as the subject matter expert, providing guidance to the Gasification Technology teams regarding applicable national, international, and industry codes and standards.  Candidate will coordinate with the Chief Engineer's Office, Quality team, as well as outside organizations, such as, ASME, ANSI, API, ISA, PIP, etc to ensure that GE's Gasification products are current with the appropriate industry standards. This includes representing Gasification Technology on the Product Compliance Management Team to ensure that codes and standards compliance is built into the business' New Product Introduction (NPI), Issuance to Order (ITO), and Order to Remittance (OTR) processes. Candidate will be required to have understanding of non-US codes and standards to support non-US projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Safety or Chemical Engieneering from an accredited university.

  • Minimum of 5 years experience identifying, interpreting, and applying industry codes and standards to the design of process plant systems / equipment.

Additional Requirements:

  • You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process

  • You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

  • You must be willing to work in Houston, TX.

Desired

  • Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified (GE employees only).

  • 4+ years experience in the petrochemical industry.

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical, Safety, or Chemical Engineering.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface at all levels of the organization.

General

GE Energy's gasification business (http://ge-energy.com/gasification), based in Houston, TX, is changing the way the world looks at coal-fired power generation with it's cleaner coal technology. For more than 50 years, GE has been helping customers convert coal to chemicals and other high value products in the power, industrial/chemicals and refinery / polygeneration industries. Today, we're using that experience to enable customers to use low cost coal resources in a cleaner way through our IGCC technology, an Imagination Breakthrough product. IGCC is certified under ecomagination, GE's corporate-wide initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that will help customers meet pressing environmental challenges. Be part of our dynamic, innovative team and help change how the world utilizes its coal resources.

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Apply here or visit us at  www.gecareers.com and search for job # 813704.

Product Safety Engineer
GE Infrastructure, Transportation

Posted:  19-Aug-2008

Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Grain Valley, MO
Job #: 837491
Posted: Aug 12, 2008

Responsibilities

Senior Safety Engineer performing system safety analysis on advanced railway signaling systems and products. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team analyzing new and legacy product designs to insure appropriate levels of risk reduction. Advise design teams on safety concepts, hazard mitigation approaches, and lead product and application safety certification efforts to international standards CENELEC EN50126 and EN 50129.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Minimum 2+ years experience in System Safety Engineering with a demonstrated ability to execute safety engineering techniques, processes and procedures.

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an engineering position.
    Desired

  • Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • PC proficiency.

  • Ability to guide and influence others.

  • Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work.

  • Prior experience developing Application Safety Cases for European Signaling Projects using CENELEC 50126 and 50129 Standards.

  • Working knowledge of European Signaling and requirements for system commissioning of interlocking and track circuit products in European rail systems.

  • Ability to guide and influence others.

  • Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work.

  • Ability to perform Functional and Operational Hazard Analyses of complex systems composed of embedded controllers, hardware, software and mechanical subsystems, using qualitative and quantitative methods.

  • System Modeling and Hazard analysis using Fault Trees and Markov Models.

  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis and system safety concept evaluations.

  • Review or develop Failure Modes and Effect Analysis including qualitative and quantitative criticality analysis.

  • Safety Program Planning and Management experience.

  • Lead System Safety Certification activities for US and International product certification.

  • Possess good organizational and problem solving skills.

  • Experience interfacing with customers and regulatory authorities including Independent Safety Assessors.

Apply here or visit us at  www.gecareers.com and search for job # 837491.

Handset Regulatory Engineer
Garmin International

Posted:  27-Aug-2008

Description: Coordinate and manage handset certifications
Location: Kansas City suburb of Olathe, KS (Garmin world headquarters)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Effectively communicate regulatory requirements to the 3G handset development teams
  • Verify that the handset development team’s implementation will meet all requirements
  • Collaborate with IOT Engineers and Carrier Certification Engineers
  • Plan internal and external compliance testing activities
  • Stay abreast of new and evolving requirements; interpret and disseminate knowledge to regulatory, engineering and program management teams
  • Draw on prior ESD, EMC or product safety knowledge to review designs and offer suggestions for improvements
  • Travel domestically and internationally to support certification activities

Email resumes to Michelle Cormack.

Compliance Engineer
Garmin International

Posted:  27-Aug-2008

Description: Coordinate and manage product compliance approvals and regulatory standards activities for Garmin GPS products.
Location: Kansas City suburb of Olathe, KS (Garmin world headquarters)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensure GPS development teams’ success in designing to meet worldwide wireless, safety, EMC, transmitter, design-for-environment and hazardous substance regulations
  • Generate regulatory compliance plans to guide design, manufacturing, test, EMC prescreen and technical publications functions
  • Effectively track, manage and support multiple projects and priorities, develop general process guidelines
  • Coordinate internal and external compliance testing activities
  • Review internal and external compliance reports for accuracy and completeness
  • Act as a company knowledge resource for up-to-date compliance information; interpret those that may affect Garmin products

Email resumes to Michelle Cormack.

Hardware Quality Engineer
Lab126

Posted:  29-Aug-2008

Location: Cupertino, CA

The Company:

Lab126, an Amazon.com company, is an innovative consumer-focused start-up company located in Cupertino, CA. Company designs and develops easy-to-use, highly integrated consumer products to serve Amazon customers. Lab126’s latest innovation is Amazon Kindle, a revolutionary portable reader that wirelessly downloads books, blogs, magazines and newspapers to a crisp, high-resolution electronic paper display that looks and feels like real paper. With a vision to build tightly integrated products that bring together great devices, powerful software, Amazon services, and unmatched content selection, Lab126 is at the forefront of cutting edge consumer electronics design.

Lab126 is growing and is looking for a Hardware Quality Engineer to join the team. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

The Role:

The Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer acts as a key partner to the design team through ownership of the test and compliance function for each new design and for each sustaining project at the Company. This ownership includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and updating a hardware test plan, and making timely recommendations that directly improve product designs based upon a comprehensive understanding of previous test failures. Further this individual acts as the Company’s expert on the IEEE 1725 process, providing expert guidance to all cross-functional leads within Lab 126 as well as partners and outside vendors.

As elements of your daily work, you will:

  • Assemble and compile a hardware test plan from input provided by an internal inter-disciplinary team.
  • Drive the ODM and/or CM as appropriate to ensure all hardware tests are performed on time for each design phase.
  • Track and analyze hardware test results.
  • Debug and find a root cause for each HW test failure uncovered from the testing cycle.
  • Report status to the hardware development team on all hardware test results.
  • Maintain and keep up to date all hardware test results by working with the local test lab or ODM/CM.
  • Assure that all IEEE 1725 requirements are met. Work with functional leads and external partners or vendors to execute IEEE 1725 compliance. Attend IEEE 1725 meetings and advise the design team on all new testing, documentation and submission requirements.
  • Be conversant with regulatory and RF engineering test requirements.
  • Run hardware tests at the local test lab to confirm a new electrical design, mechanical design, or re-design.
  • Support the design and validation of all required changes (continuous improvement, cost reduction, obsolescence).
  • Plan and manage the roll-in of changes, and be sure to track each change and associated test result of any change on the hardware test plan.
  • Work with and travel to ODM partners in Asia.

Required Experience:
- RF or wireless product design and test experience is required
- At least 5 years of design or Hardware Quality Assurance experience on portable consumer electronic devices
- Background in Electrical Engineering or Hardware Engineering
- Experienced in high volume manufacture environments
- Debug, fault-finding or analysis skills
- Strong analytical skills including statistical analysis
- At least 3 years of experience with WAN/WiFi compliance testing and requirements
- Strong with MS Office applications including Excel

Education: Bachelor’s degree with technical focus, Master’s Degree preferred.

With the agility of a start-up and the support and influence of Amazon.com, Lab126 is able to offer the fun and enthusiasm of a small company with the great benefits and worldwide impact of a larger business.

To Apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send a copy of your resume to: careers126@amazon.com


 

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