Compliance Engineer, Level 3

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is looking for a Compliance Engineer in Waller, Texas, to assist with product design, develop training for the engineering team, and support compliance with HVAC standards. The role requires 8-15 years of experience in certification programs and a BS in Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of national and international standards and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment with diverse projects related to product safety and standards development.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience with domestic and international compliance and certification programs.
• Experience with HVAC/Refrigeration/Combustion/Gas Furnace certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist product design and development with compliance guidance.
• Develop training for the design engineering team.
• Support existing products with design modifications.
• Participate in standards development with technical committees.
• Communicate changes to standards and plans for compliance.
• Train engineers on the certification process.
• Join cross-functional teams for new products or modifications.

Skills

Expertise in national and international standards for HVAC

Technical writing and presentations

Teamwork skills

Customer focus

Project management skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

UL 60355-2-40 experience

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Project

Job description

Answers technical questions related to the certification process and the product safety standard. Participates in multiple standards committees. Creates technical documents for design engineering. Writes proposals for new requirements in standard committees.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with product design and development by providing guidance based on technical knowledge and experience for compliance related activities.
• Develop and manages training across the design engineering team.
• Support the needs of existing products with design modifications for quality and cost improvements.
• Participate in the standards development process, working with standards technical committees to develop requirements for product standards.
• Communicate upcoming changes to standards and develop the necessary plans with engineering to meet all new or revised performance, construction and marking requirements without interruption to certifications.
• Train engineers on the Daikin Comfort Technology Certification Process and basic product requirements.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch new products, product modifications, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature And Scope

• Works within knowledge and research new requirements and standards.
• Drafts standard proposals.
• Participates in Standard Development.
• Answers technical question.
• Works with Legal and Sr Management on complex compliance issues.

Knowledge And Skills

• Expertise in both national and international standards that define product safety requirements for HVAC products.
• Experience in technical writing and presentations.
• Team working skills - must be able to obtain results collaborating with a diverse team.
• Customer focused – must create and maintain positive relationships.
• Project management skills.
• Advanced understanding of the following: UL, CSA, CE, RoHs, NEC, ETL, Nom and ANSI.
• Advanced communication Skills - Written & Verbal, able to interface with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• UL 60355-2-40, HVAC standard experience preferred.

Experience

• 8-15 years of experience with domestic and international compliance and certification programs.
• Experience with HVAC/ Refrigeration/ Combustion/Gas Furnace certifications preferred.

Education/Certification

• BS – Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Major.

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing and laboratory environment. Work may involve lifting of materials up to 30 pounds. Machinery, tool and operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Reports To

• Lead Engineer/Manager, Engineering / Dir, Eng.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.