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Product Safety Certification

Updated 05 Oct 2009

To strive for the advancement of the theory and practice of applied electrical and electronic engineering as applied to product safety and of the allied arts and sciences.

 


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Product Safety Compliance Test Engineer
ComplianceTesting.com
Posted: 6-May-2009

 

Seeking EMC, Product Safety Compliance Test Engineer for Sunny Arizona

 

www.ComplianceTesting.com

  • The company has been in operation for over 40 years.  It specializes in RF testing to FCC, Industry Canada and European Union standards.  We are in the process of building the staff with the intent of rapidly growing the business.  We currently test a variety of different types of equipment, including IT, Scientific, light Industrial, and Medical devices.
  • ComplianceTesting.com is a small lab poised for aggressive growth for the right team of people.  It is a place where you can make a big difference in the direction and growth of the business.  We want a long term and permanent relationship with the right candidate.
  • We have a philosophy of sharing profits, and customizing benefits for our employees.

 

BENEFITS:

 

ComplianceTesting.com offers payment toward a personal health care plan of your choice or taking those monies toward medical reimbursement of medical expenses.  Additionally, we offer 20 days of paid time off, including 2 weeks of vacation, 7 paid holidays, and 3 personal-sick days per year.

 

Arizona is a buyer's market now, with great deals on Real Estate, a nice lifestyle, lots of activities and great for families.

 

Educational reimbursement for company approved classes.

 

We are offering a competitive base compensation with additional incentives/bonuses for high performers.

 

SUMMARY OF EMC Compliance / Product Safety Test Engineering POSITION:

 

We are looking for a capable, knowledgeable EMC Engineer with recent hands-on compliance testing experience with many types of Electronic devices and equipment.   Experience working with FCC, Industry Canada and European standards is necessary. Wireless experience and/or Product Safety testing background is a plus.

 

The candidate will have had experience;

  1. Testing a variety of different devices to FCC and European Standards.
  2. Be capable of troubleshooting key issues causing a device to fail its testing
  3. Able to research test standards and create a test plan.
  4. Be very familiar and hands-on with a variety of test equipment, like
    1. Spectrum Analyzers
    2. Pulse/Signal Generators
    3. Transient/Burst Generators
    4. ESD Guns
  1. Work comfortably with fully operating devices as well as component level boards.
  2. Be able to communicate well in person, on the phone and in writing.
  3. Prepare test report for filing or submission to client.
  4. Oversee any questions or issues on test reports.
  5. Manage projects to deadlines and timeframes from start to finish.

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Product Safety Engineering Manager
Apple
Posted:  7-May-2009

The Product Safety Engineering Manager is responsible for all aspects of product safety including specification, design, test, certification, field incident resolution, safety agency relations, and international standards development. The manager will lead a team of safety engineers to meet the goal of shipping safe, innovative products.

Required Management Skills/Abilities:

  • Provide direction and leadership on company and group initiatives.
  • Handle multiple complex programs and design issues simultaneously.
  • Effectively communicate safety specifications to engineering teams and management with supporting details on requirements.
  • Manage safety field incident failure analysis, CPSC interaction/coordination, and communication of field incident information to key stakeholders (Legal, Engineering, Quality, Executive Management) with proposals for next actions or a timely resolution.
  • Prioritize projects to meet objectives of group and company.
  • Plan and manage resources to meet group and company goals.
  • Support design teams with certification of innovative designs that meet defined safety risk levels.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering development teams and management.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies’ management.
  • Interface with standards bodies, certification bodies, and industry groups on international standards development.
  • Write goals and objectives for individuals reporting to the manager.
  • Provide constructive feedback on individual’s performance during annual reviews and provide feedback over the course of the review period.
  • Prepare budget forecasts for resources to meet group’s objectives.
  • Manage group in accordance with budget forecasts.

Required Engineering Skills/Abilities:

  • Understand physics of safety failures and methods to mitigate safety risk.
  • Understand domestic and international safety standards applicable to Apple products including but not limited to UL/CSA60950, UL 2054, UL746A/B/C, UL94, UL817, UL62, IEC60950, IEC60065 including national deviations in accordance with the CB Scheme for IT products.
  • Interpret safety requirements in above standards and ability to effectively communicate the requirements to cross-functional engineering teams and management.
  • Establish scientific test process to support safety requirements.
  • Understand material characteristics as they apply to safety critical performance.
  • Understand and communicate mechanisms of safety failures.

To apply or get additional information, please contact .


Compliance Engineer
Newell Rubbermaid
Posted:  31-August-2009

Location: Atlanta, GA

How to apply: http://nwl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=JB-11400&job=0900965

Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, BernzOmatic, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position.  More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with design engineers and other key personnel to establish and maintain compliance for all products. 
  • Recommend design and specification changes to correct deviations from compliance. 
  • For each new product, develop and implement quality plans for manufacturing to ensure the new product is compliant and will continue to meet compliance requirements. 
  • Monitor safety standard and regulatory changes and communicate changes to R&D. 
  • Maintain quality plans and procedures to ensure products are compliant. 
  • Assist in the design process as it relates to EMC compliance, witness testing and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Training and Compliance Engineering experience equal to a minimum 4 years of experience is required.
  • Knowledge of global product standards including EMC/EMI, CE, Safety, Environmental and FDA standards.
  • Able to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously and keep them on track
  • Able to manage documentation and provide copies upon request
  • Excellent skills in leading / coaching, teamwork, training, communication, listening.
  • Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Minitab, Powerpoint).
  • Experience in product testing and understanding laboratory procedures
  • Ability to communicate clearly in groups and individually about compliance requirements
  • Ability to problem solve using total quality techniques
  • Experience in continuous improvement techniques
  • Knowledge of the lean manufacturing principles  

How to apply: http://nwl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=JB-11400&job=0900965


Global Product Safety Regulations
Agilent Technologies

Posted:  24-September-2009

Want to take your experience and knowledge further?

Join the team at Santa Clara Quality Engineering, assuring a wide variety of products meet global product safety regulations and customer expectations. Products include mass spectrometers, genetic array scanners, qPCR, lab automation, and positioning and atomic force microscopy instruments.

If you have a BSEE and at least 5+ years' practical experience, 3 years of which will be relevant experience with laboratory instrumentation, this is the solutions oriented environment where your energy, enthusiasm and pro-active approach will not only help drive Agilent's continued growth and development, but also your own career success.

Experience should include:

  • Working knowledge of IEC 61010
  • Experience with high-voltage, high-temperature, and high-vacuum lab instrumentation. Experience with lasers a plus.
  • Interfacing with product safety agencies to attain and manage certification.
  • Working with design teams and worldwide partners to educate, advise and evaluate for them on matters of product safety.

Geo Location: Santa Clara, CA

Please apply to: https://www.agilent.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2031098&CurrentPage=1

Product Safety Compliance Specialist
Research In Motion
Posted:  5-October-2009

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

RIM Testing Services has an immediate opening for a Product Safety Compliance Specialist to join our team. Keys are Product Safety Requirements for ITE (Information Technology Equipment).

Requires many years of experience with standards EN60950 / UL60950 / CSA60950. Experience with EN60950 / UL60950 / CSA60950 from a telecommunications perspective is ideal, but not required. Must possess good communication and teamwork skills.

This opportunity will encompass both a hands-on testing role and will include administrative tasks in an ISO 17025 accredited environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

  • Be proficient in understanding and interpreting the safety requirements of EN60950, UL 60950, CSA 60950 and related national deviations
  • Good analytical skills to resolve issues independently
  • Independently participate with multiple project teams involved in the product design, planning, testing, and development of telecommunications products
  • Conduct board and system level safety analysis through review of schematics, PCB layout, and mechanical drawings
  • Understand, interpret and effectively apply worldwide safety requirements, conduct tests, prepare reports, and obtain worldwide approvals
  • Interact with engineers and regulatory agencies to coordinate resolution of product design, test and approval issues
  • Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, develop general process guidelines and implement quality systems for departmental use
  • The ability to track, manage, and support multiple programs Have good communication and people skills so as to effectively interact with other engineers, regulatory agencies and cross functional groups
  • Have at least 4 years experience in supporting product development teams in product safety design and testing through to full certification
  • Verify the calibration of testing equipment prior to taking test results
  • Direct upgrades and maintenance on existing test equipment
  • Operating various machines, tools, using hand tools and electronic test equipment
  • Other assigned jobs

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSEE with 4+ years of related experience
  • Experience working within a UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) or UL Client Interactive Program (CIP) is required.
  • Hands on experience performing either smart phone / mobile phone or ITE safety testing (primarily UL / EN / CSA 60950) is required
  • Hands on experience in LabView and proficient in communication protocols of GPIB, RS484, RS232 are desired
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of testing with strong mechanical aptitude
  • Experience working in and maintaining an ISO 17025 environment is desired
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and report writing is required
  • Excellent verbal and written documentation and communication skills

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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