Certification Engineer

Emerson Climate Technologies; Dundee; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dundee is seeking an Engineering professional to manage product certifications and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in product testing. You will work closely with certification agencies and engineering teams to streamline processes. The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with product test work within an engineering development organization.
• Ability to lift 40-pound boxes.
• Willingness to travel globally, up to 15% annually.

Responsibilities

• Work with certification agencies for test plans.
• Determine certification cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering for compliance.

Skills

Problem analysis

Collaborative work

Communication adjustment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field

Job description

Job Description

Are you a hard-working Engineering professional that enjoys pushing products to their limits? If so, we at Emerson have an exciting career growth opportunity for you! You'll be based in our laboratory in East Dundee, Illinois and under the guidance of our Director of Engineering. As a key member of our Engineering product development and certification team, you will acquire agency certifications and qualifications for Appleton’s world-class products to ensure they are the toughest, most reliable, and safest in the global heavy industrial and hazardous electrical products industry! You'll also be responsible for identifying the testing and performance requirements we need to ensure every new product launched into the market is worthy of Appleton’s century‑long brand history and Emerson’s name on the label.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work directly with certification agencies such as UL, CSA, and Interek to develop and coordinate test plans and sample requirements in order to acquire third‑party certifications.
• Determine certification cost estimates and continuously work to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure product designs meet industry‑standard requirements and prepare samples for certification testing.
• Maintain compliance by ensuring product certifications remain up to date.
• Continuously monitor changes in standard requirements and how they impact our products. Recommend innovative approaches to improve product compliance.

Who You Are:

You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You identify the processes vital to get things done. You seek new approaches to solve problems. You partner with others to get work done. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging solutions that can improve organizational outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience with product test work within an engineering development organization.
• Ability to lift 40-pound boxes and products being evaluated within the lab facility and in completion of testing activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally, up to 15% annually.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with hazardous location certifications.

Our Compensation Philosophy

We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1(INCLUDING THOSE WITH OPT OR CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson 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.

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