Electrical Compliance Engineer (Entry Level)

QAI Job Number: QAI-ELE-COMENG-083123

JOB TITLE: Electrical Compliance Engineer (Entry-level)

LOCATION: Mentor, Ohio

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 02

CATEGORY: Machinery Safety

POSTING DATE: Immediate

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. At QAI, we live and breathe our mission statement: to provide reliable conformity assessments and market access while maintaining the trust of society. We're always striving to be the go-to source for conformity assessments through our commitment to knowledge, excellent service, and continual development, as stated in our vision statement.

QAI has an exciting career opportunity within the testing department. We are currently seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer to support the Electrical Product Safety and EMC Department at our Mentor, Ohio location. As a compliance engineer, your responsibilities will include the testing of various systems, evaluating electrical safety and electromagnetic field effects on electrical equipment, and confirming compliance with the applicable standards. The ideal candidate will be someone who is positive, engaging, a motivated learner, an effective communicator, and thrives in a team environment.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

• Maintains a high level of technical competence in the field of testing, inspection and/or certification to ensure validity of test results, including understanding of several US, Canadian and International standards.
• Conducts unsupervised testing, inspection or evaluation, data analysis and report preparation.
• Assists supervisor or manager in the supervision of testing, data analysis and test report preparation.
• Deals directly with clients to understand the scope of work and ensure work is carried out properly and on schedule.
• Ensures resources are available for projects.
• Has responsibility for ensuring assigned projects are completed as scheduled.
• Ability to explain technical concepts, standard requirements and QAI processes to clients.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret standards. Seeks assistance from technical manager when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:

1. 1. Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
   2. Electrical and Mechanical aptitude
   3. Basic ability and understanding to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic diagrams.
   4. Excellent written/oral communication skills
   5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and with team members.
   6. Comfortable operating in a hands-on working and learning environment.
   7. Ability to travel (~ 25%)

1. • Experience working in the testing/certification industry.
   • Knowledge of IEC / ISO standards relating to electrical products would be an asset.
   • Possess the ability to read and understand complex standards, regulations and directives for multiple industries.
   • Previous experience with Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility would be an asset.

Key Technical Competence

• Able to perform simple and complex testing and explain results with a high degree of knowledge to clients and others within the organization.
• Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
• Able to apply general knowledge in a discipline to various testing methods, even unfamiliar test methods and develop a plan to complete projects.
• Able to multi-task with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
• Able to coordinate projects across departments or across the organization to ensure customer satisfaction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidate must hold a valid driver license.
• Candidate must hold a valid passport or be able to obtain a valid passport and be able to travel to international locations (mostly US travel).

APPLYING:

At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees. QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Note: No sponsorship is available.

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