Product Safety Certifier - Signal Sensing and Functional Safety

CSA Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A certification organization located in Toronto is seeking a Level III Certifier to uphold product safety and performance standards. This role requires extensive knowledge in electrical engineering and certification processes, along with 8 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, mentoring junior staff, and preparing certification reports. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience or Electrical Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma required.
• Knowledge of CSA, UL and IEC Standards.
• Ability to operate and calibrate laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Make technical decisions to maintain certification integrity.
• Resolve certification problems in Signal Sensing and Functional Safety.
• Mentor junior staff and prepare certification reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving ability

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronic engineering

Certified Engineering Technologist/ Technician

Job description

Employment Status:Regular

Time Type:Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

Makes technical decisions based on knowledge, training and experience to maintain the integrity of the CSA Mark. The Level III Certifier applies their theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and practical experience to independently resolve certification problems in Signal Sensing and Functional Safety product group. Knowledge of all areas of Certification and Testing, such as exposure to laboratory testing, field services and customer visits. Completes edits and reviews technical reports.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and using PPE at all times.

• The Level III Certifier is given complex projects. These projects increase in difficulty as the Certifier develops. Uses a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques, operating procedures and divisional quality documents in responding to problems and client enquiries. Resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements within the assigned area of responsibility. Prepares work orders for the test programs, with assistance if required, and collaborates with Lab Staff to determine applicable tests. Prepares certification reports, Certificate of Compliance and other related CSA documentation.

• Performs witness testing at clients or third party facility for certification. Provides client with assistance in solving problems/failures without divulging proprietary information. Auditing for SMTC, CPC and other CSA programs as required.

• Auditing for CSA programs as required.

• Mentors junior staff.

• Support CU reps in quoting and developing potential business.

• Provides high quality certification services which meets the clients’ needs in the most efficient and effective manner possible

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronic engineering with 8 years or equivalent of related experience or Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma or

• Certified Engineering Technologist/ Technician, Licensed Trades with 8 years or equivalent industry experience

• Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures

• Knowledge of CSA, UL and IEC Standards (E.g., CSA C22.2 No. 60730 series standards for automatic electrical controls used in household and similar appliances, C22.2 No. 24 for temperature-indicating and regulating equipment, C22.2 No. 139/UL 429 for valves and actuators)

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills; customer service skills, strong problem-solving ability; detail oriented

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.