Certification Test Engineer II - HYBRID

Legrand; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Certification Engineer II in Canonsburg, PA. This hybrid role involves achieving global product certification and regulatory compliance for Starline products.

The successful candidate will maintain certification statuses, execute testing programs, and collaborate with Product Managers to ensure regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience are required. This position includes travel up to 15% for certification purposes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a professional setting.
• Technical knowledge of electrical products and expertise in certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain valid certification statuses including UL/ETL Listings and CE.
• Plan and execute certification and performance testing programs.
• Support investigations and validation testing for product changes.
• Coordinate certification logistics and maintain test documentation.
• Travel up to 15% to support certification programs.

Skills

Familiarity with low‑voltage power distribution equipment

Experience with NRTLs and certification bodies

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Certification Engineer II to join the Data Center Power & Control Division in Canonsburg, PA on a hybrid basis.

Job Description

As the Certified Test Engineer, you are responsible for achieving and maintaining global product certification and regulatory compliance for all Starline products. The role requires technical knowledge of electrical products, expertise in navigating the certification process, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain valid certification statuses, including but not limited to UL/ETL Listings, NOM, RETIE, CCC, CE, UKCA, and CB scheme.
• Plan, develop, and execute qualifications, certification, reliability, thermal, environmental, and performance testing programs.
• Support root‑cause investigations and validation testing for product changes and field issues.
• Maintain test equipment, test procedures, and laboratory capabilities necessary to support certification and reliability programs.
• Work with Product Managers and Product Design Engineers throughout the new product development process to ensure a path to achieving regulatory compliance in alignment with market requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Product Managers to define a threshold for product safety and performance beyond what is required by the standards.
• Coordinate logistics for obtaining certifications, including procuring test samples, scheduling test time with internal and external laboratories, third‑party witnessing, and collection of documentation.
• Support all aspects of external testing and evaluations from RFQ to final report.
• Ensure product designs are documented within certification files and provide guidance to the Sustaining Engineering team regarding design changes.
• Manage internal communication related to product certifications.
• Traveling up to 15% to external test labs to support the certification program, as necessary, mostly domestic.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary to support the organization's overall goals.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional setting.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Familiarity with low‑voltage power distribution equipment.
• Previous experience working with NRTLs and certification bodies.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities and Behaviors

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to communicate with others.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer