Senior Product Compliance Specialist, Engineering

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer/Specialist to ensure product compliance with global regulations. You will lead compliance activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with project teams to optimize delivery. This role requires a strong background in hardware verification and regulatory standards, with an emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills. Join a recognized leader in digital reality solutions and contribute to innovative projects that enhance efficiency and safety across various sectors. If you're passionate about compliance and eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in hardware verification and regulatory compliance testing.
• Knowledge of global wireless approval and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product compliance activities throughout the New Product Development process.
• Provide technical leadership and training to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Hardware Verification

Regulatory Compliance Testing

Global Wireless Approval Requirements

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Electronics Technology Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, is looking for a Senior Compliance Engineer/Specialist to join other subject matter experts and play an essential role in our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. In this roleyou will ensure our products meet stringent reliability, robustness, regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements. As a technical lead for product compliance, you will mentor and support staff during projects and be a liaison for external regulatory services. You are a highly organized, precise, motivated, confident, and clear communicator. Your technical competence will assist and oversee all facets of HW verification projects: i.e. understanding of hardware requirements, detailed deliverables planning, interpretation of design documents and test requirements, planning of detailed test configurations, and proper application of product regulations.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta at our Calgary Campus. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for the past three years. Remote work can be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Compliance Engineer/Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide the interpretation of global product compliance regulations and standards (e.g. EMC, EMI, Safety, RF) with respect to the A&P product portfolio
• Lead the product compliance activities throughout the New Product Development and Lifecycle processes
• Develop and implement standardized methodologies that ensure product compliance
• Provide technical leadership, training and strategic presentations to all A&P cross functional teams
• Work with project teams to remove any roadblocks and optimize project delivery for all product compliance tasks
• Understand hardware requirements and design documents and develop comprehensive test strategies, procedures and plans
• Derive and contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance/verification processes and documentation
• Assist in managing global homologation and type approvals
• Defend your opinions and influence and collaborate with development teams to meet project objectives

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Electrical engineering degree or electronics technology diploma or related education
• 8+ years of experience in a hardware verification and/or regulatory compliance testing including test methodologies and best practices
• Knowledge of global wireless approval requirements, homologation and certification processes
• Prior experience with regulatory requirements for electronic devices; Radio, EMC, EMI, Electrical Safety, European Directives (RED, LVD, EMC)
• Proficiency with MS Office programs and computer skills
• Knowledge and experience with radio technologies (RTK, Wi-Fi, BT, cellular)
• Ability to attain necessary security clearances

Key Success Factors:

• Excellent communication skills, teamwork skills and work habits
• A positive attitude, high-quality focus and meets deadlines
• Curious, problem solver, self-motivated and enjoy learning
• Strong attention to details and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to reduce roadblocks and adapt to ambiguous needs

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of GPS/GNSS
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty, quality assurance and calibration
• Experience with electronics used in these applications; Autonomy, Agriculture, Automotive, Marine, Military, Aerospace
• Working knowledge of RoHS / REACH / WEEE / SCIP / GADSL
• Experience with ISO 17025, ISO 16949
• Able to travel (estimated as 5% of the time)

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers since 2020!

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].