Certification Engineer (Lighting) - ConTech Lighting
Northbrook, IL
About the Job
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information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12230544
About the role
ConTech Lighting - A Leviton Company
This position works with engineering, marketing and operations to
coordinate, document and test our products for all aspects of
operational compliance. The individual will manage multiple concurrent
projects requiring internal and external contract testing and
certification agencies.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a project plan for each project under direct
control, including time and cost
- Prepare, submit and track regulatory approval (UL, CSA, CE, ETL, CCC
SASO, PSE, etc) of fixture and component design projects
- Maintain internal testing facility backlog and report generation
- Create and maintain a complete set (electronic) of certification
documentation for each project
- Support sales and production in the allowable alternate construction
of fixtures with the certification limitations
- Create BOMs for new fixtures and assembly instructions for alternate
constructions
- Support Customer Service and Sales when field installation issues
are encountered
- Prepare budget and track spending on certification activitiesCreate
and maintain a project plan for each project under direct control,
including time and cost
- Work with external labs and certification agencies and manage the
overall approval process to meet NRTL/SCC, FCC/IC, CE, NOM, wireless
protocols, energy codes and others, as needed.
- Create and maintain a complete set (electronic) of certification
documentation for each project
- Support sales and production in the allowable alternate construction
of fixtures with the certification limitations.
- Prepare budget and track spending on certification activities.
- Interface with All internal departments, consult and provide
guidelines on regulatory requirements for new and existing products
as needed (product design, component selection, content of
instruction sheets, content for product labels, etc.)
- Advise business units responsible personnel on regulatory compliance
trends, changes, and considerations to ensure feasibility with the
guidelines.
- Investigate and lead inspection variations notices.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; BSME or BSEE required
- 2+ years experience with electrical certification (UL/CSA/ETL),
previous exposure and understanding of Lighting (UL1598, 1574, 2108,
8750, 153, 924, etc.) a plus
- Knowledge of standard light sources and drivers; LEDs, HID,
Fluorescent, etc.
- Experience with project management processes
- Knowledge of lighting industry testing and regulatory processes
- Understanding of electrical installation and the NEC (National
Electrical Code), CEC Canadian Electric Code), CCEA Expectations:
Understand Lighting Industry Certification standards
Skills & Abilities
- Understand Lighting Industry Certification standards;Safety: UL,
CSA, ETL, CE, CCC, SASO, PSE;Energy Efficiency: Energy Star,
California Electrical Code/Title 24, Design Lights Consortium (DLC),
T20 Testing/ Certification Standards: UL 1598, IES LM79, LM80, etc.
- Use of test measurement equipment (Integrating Sphere, Gonio
photometer, thermal couple reader)
- Team oriented
- Open communication with peers, subordinates and management
- Organized and focused
- Able to document and maintain records
- Clear, direct, positive oral and written communications
- A positive approach to resolving conflicts, issues and problems
*Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national rigin, disability or protected veteran status.*
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go
to:[https://careers.leviton.com/benefits](https://careers.leviton.com/benefits){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12230544
About the role
ConTech Lighting - A Leviton Company
This position works with engineering, marketing and operations to
coordinate, document and test our products for all aspects of
operational compliance. The individual will manage multiple concurrent
projects requiring internal and external contract testing and
certification agencies.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a project plan for each project under direct
control, including time and cost
- Prepare, submit and track regulatory approval (UL, CSA, CE, ETL, CCC
SASO, PSE, etc) of fixture and component design projects
- Maintain internal testing facility backlog and report generation
- Create and maintain a complete set (electronic) of certification
documentation for each project
- Support sales and production in the allowable alternate construction
of fixtures with the certification limitations
- Create BOMs for new fixtures and assembly instructions for alternate
constructions
- Support Customer Service and Sales when field installation issues
are encountered
- Prepare budget and track spending on certification activitiesCreate
and maintain a project plan for each project under direct control,
including time and cost
- Work with external labs and certification agencies and manage the
overall approval process to meet NRTL/SCC, FCC/IC, CE, NOM, wireless
protocols, energy codes and others, as needed.
- Create and maintain a complete set (electronic) of certification
documentation for each project
- Support sales and production in the allowable alternate construction
of fixtures with the certification limitations.
- Prepare budget and track spending on certification activities.
- Interface with All internal departments, consult and provide
guidelines on regulatory requirements for new and existing products
as needed (product design, component selection, content of
instruction sheets, content for product labels, etc.)
- Advise business units responsible personnel on regulatory compliance
trends, changes, and considerations to ensure feasibility with the
guidelines.
- Investigate and lead inspection variations notices.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; BSME or BSEE required
- 2+ years experience with electrical certification (UL/CSA/ETL),
previous exposure and understanding of Lighting (UL1598, 1574, 2108,
8750, 153, 924, etc.) a plus
- Knowledge of standard light sources and drivers; LEDs, HID,
Fluorescent, etc.
- Experience with project management processes
- Knowledge of lighting industry testing and regulatory processes
- Understanding of electrical installation and the NEC (National
Electrical Code), CEC Canadian Electric Code), CCEA Expectations:
Understand Lighting Industry Certification standards
Skills & Abilities
- Understand Lighting Industry Certification standards;Safety: UL,
CSA, ETL, CE, CCC, SASO, PSE;Energy Efficiency: Energy Star,
California Electrical Code/Title 24, Design Lights Consortium (DLC),
T20 Testing/ Certification Standards: UL 1598, IES LM79, LM80, etc.
- Use of test measurement equipment (Integrating Sphere, Gonio
photometer, thermal couple reader)
- Team oriented
- Open communication with peers, subordinates and management
- Organized and focused
- Able to document and maintain records
- Clear, direct, positive oral and written communications
- A positive approach to resolving conflicts, issues and problems
*Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national rigin, disability or protected veteran status.*
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go
to:[https://careers.leviton.com/benefits](https://careers.leviton.com/benefits){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
Source : ConTech Lighting