Global Product Certification Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Global Product Certification Engineer!
Location: Eden Prairie, MN, Austin, TX, and Cardiff (Hybrid)
Job ID: 22992

Do you enjoy Biometrics and have an interest in testing new tech in an ever-growing industry? 

Then read on…    
 
Who are we? 
 
HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 
 
This position within HID reports into the Global Hardware Platforms team and is necessary to meet the sales growth of HID products worldwide and the increasing demands of global certifications.  We seek a skilled and experienced Global Product Certification Engineer with in-depth understanding of obtaining global certifications (LVD, EMC, RED, RoHS, REACH) for new and existing IoT type products (RFID readers, access controllers, asset tracking devices, etc.).  

As our Global Product Certification Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 
•    Acting as liaison with Engineering teams to advise on appropriate tests and regulatory standards needed to achieve the required product certifications for the target market. This involves the specification of special operating modes needed for these tests
•    Organizing, staging and performing the required tests either in-house or at an external test facility as appropriate
•    Generating internal test reports and work with Engineering teams to overcome potential problems discovered.
•    Obtaining and reviewing external test reports and advise the Engineering teams accordingly.
•    Compiling technical files, test reports and other documentation for certification submissions
•    Maintaining a current knowledge of any changes to relevant regulatory standards and advise Engineering teams appropriately.
•    Additionally supporting the development of new regulations by joining and contributing to industry standard organizations (e.g.: FiRa Consortium).
 

What we will love about your background:
•    The ideal candidate will have an interest in applied electromagnetics and electromagnetic compatibility and a keen interest in regulatory and compliance issues from a test, design, and global certification point of view
•    Self-starter, even in a training environment  
•    The ability to effectively work and communicate in a globally distributed, multidisciplinary team including engineers, product marketing, sales, as well as customers.
•    Previous experience within the Radio Equipment and Low Voltage directives.
•    Experience with agile development principles. (e.g., SAFe)
•    Knowledge of the following regulatory standards: FCC Parts 2 &15, UL 294, ETSI Radio Standards, EN 62368, RoHS, and REACH
•    Certification experience with the following countries; Korea, China, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, and India

Your Experience and Education include:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•    Ideal candidate will have 3 years’ experience in regulatory & compliance
•    Preference given to candidates with 5 years of progressive engineering experience
•    Experience with lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, etc.
•    Experience with engineering tools such as LabView, Matlab or Python is an advantage

Why apply? 
 •    Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
•    Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.
•    Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.
 
HID Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. 

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