Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Compliance Research Engineer – General Product Requirements
At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best.
SEL has an exciting opportunity to welcome a new employee-owner to our Product Compliance team in. As a Compliance Research Engineer, you will oversee projects, provide technical support to customers, and work in a state-of-the-art test facility. If you are a self-starter with a keen attention to detail, enjoy analysis, and strive for integrity, quality, and customer focus in your career, this is the position for you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate legal requirements for global markets and emerging technologies.
- Define and document regulatory requirements at federal, state, and local levels for markets that include industrial, substations, and commercial products.
- Track changes to regulatory requirements and determine the impacts to SEL.
- Develop training material to brief staff on changing regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical assistance as a subject matter expert in worldwide product compliance.
- Teach and advise management and leadership on product compliance topics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience 5+ years working knowledge in product regulatory compliance and homologation practices for industrial, medical, or commercial products Knowledge of at least one of the following disciplines and applicable product regulatory requirements: EMC (FCC, IC, CE, EAC, RCM); Safety standards (NRTL, CSA, NOM, EAC, RCM, CE); Product Ecology (RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Packaging); Wireless (Wi-Fi, Cellular, 900 MHz, GNSS); Transportation; Batteries and other hazardous items)
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Strong writing, documentation, and public speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of product regulatory requirements in the US, Canada, EU, or other markets.
- Proven ability to introduce products into world markets and maintain compliance within the market.
Location
We are open to filling this position in Charlotte, NC; King of Prussia, PA; Alpharetta, GA; West Layfette, IN; or Pullman, WA.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
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We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
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We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
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We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
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We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
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Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Salary Information
$80,000 - $150,000 per year. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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