Compliance Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Safety Engineer to join the Data, Power and Control Team in Reno, NV.

The Product Safety Engineer will evaluate, test, and certify power distribution units, sub-assemblies, and accessories in accordance with International Product Safety Standards.  This position will assist, identify, and resolve product safety issues along with providing timely and accurate test reports and information. The Product Safety Engineer will have a background in electrical/electronic engineering to support safety engineering and testing of Server Technology’s products.  The Product Safety Engineer is expected to perform job duties quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals.

The Product Safety Engineer, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, and integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

Main Job Duties:

• Perform in house safety evaluations of new and existing low voltage AC and DC power distribution products.
• Collaborate with certification bodies and test laboratories to drive domestic and international safety projects to completion.
• Participate in on-site factory inspections by certification bodies.
• Develop appropriate test procedures to ensure product compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Validation & Test team to maintain our accredited Customer Testing Facility status.
• Perform safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing on new and existing designs in-house or at third party laboratories.
• Perform safety qualification testing of components, circuit designs, and products.
• Support the sales team with requests from customers for safety related information.
• Review new product releases for compliance and certification label correctness.
• Assist in product and component compliance to the Legrand Environmental Material Requirements (EMR)
• Promote positive company relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting colleagues when appropriate.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain the reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in the decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Limited travel is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:  Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University with emphasis in Electrical Engineering or comparable experience or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:  

• Minimum of 2 years experience providing engineering support of electronic products and components.
• Previous experience with UL/CSA/IEC 60950-1 or 62368-1 standards for Information Technology a plus.
• Previous experience working with NRTL or certification bodies a plus.
• EMC test lab experience and AC power distribution knowledge are a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Project management skills including planning, organizing, meeting facilitation, and coordinating tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company including Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access).
• Familiarity with Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management applications
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards and audit process.
• EMC product testing and certification experience a plus.
• Environmental compliance and component engineering experience a plus.

Desired Competencies:

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

The work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly.  All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties regularly.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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