Product Compliance and Test Engineer

Fortive Corporation (SE); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Fortive Corporation, a global industrial technology company, is seeking an experienced Test Engineer with a strong background in product safety, EMC evaluation, and laboratory testing. You will evaluate new designs, develop test plans, and prepare reports for certification bodies.

Role requires working knowledge of IEC standards, ISO 17025, and proficiency with a wide range of test equipment. Some remote work and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher recommended.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product safety or EMC evaluation, electronics design, or relevant laboratory work towards product compliance safety evaluation.
• Experience with third party certification houses such as UL, CSA, TUV, Intertek etc. a plus.
• Solid understanding of basic physics and physical concepts including AC/DC voltage, current, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power, energy, etc.
• Strong background using a wide variety of test equipment and ability to select proper equipment with limited assistance.
• Comfortable with high voltage, high temperature, high pressure, flammable materials, and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new product designs and support engineering changes.
• Determine test requirements and build/test plans; document results in compliance with ISO 17025.
• Evaluate test progress and conformity to standards (IEC 61010, IEC 61326).
• Review and document test results; analyze failures and suggest design changes.
• Author and defend test reports for international certification bodies (UL/CSA/TUV/Intertek).
• Specify and design laboratory test equipment; write procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Support Ex QMS for equipment used in explosive atmospheres and related certifications.
• Potential software development towards hardware interface and data collection; LabVIEW experience a plus.
• Work hours flexible; occasional travel <5%; possibility of remote work 2 days/week depending on workload.

Skills

Electronics testing

Test equipment use

Circuit analysis

MS Office suite

Technical writing

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Other engineering/physical science degree acceptable

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calibrators

Signal generators

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Current clamps

Thermometers

LabVIEW

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate new product designs, support engineering changes to existing designs, and evaluate legacy equipment against constantly evolving standards.

• Determine functional, environmental, and/or compliance test requirements and applicability of tests, equipment, and facilities. Build and complete test plans and document results in compliance with ISO 17025.

• Evaluate progress of tests for validity of test conditions, means of measurement and performance of components or equipment in relation to specifications or requirements of harmonized standards. Familiarity with IEC 61010 (safety) and IEC 61326 (EMC) standards.

• Review and document test results; take corrective action as needed. Analyze component failures; recommend alternate components or design changes.

• Author and defend test reports submitted international certification bodies such as CSA and ETL.

• Specify, select and/or design laboratory test equipment vital to complete equipment assessment; assist in preparation of documents to enable fabrication of new test equipment; write operating/verification procedures for new laboratory equipment and build preventative maintenance procedures and schedules. Create laboratory work instruction for use by others.

• (optional) Support for Ex Quality Management system requirements of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres including factory work instruction review, production audits, ECO review against certification documents, component incoming inspection guides etc. Experience with IEC 80079-34, IEC 60079-0, 11 for intrinsically safe designs a plus.

• (optional) opportunity for software development towards hardware interface, control, data collection, and reporting to assist in laboratory testing needs. Experience with LabView a plus.

• Normal office and laboratory environments. Extra hours may be required for meeting commitments but should be considered atypical. Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week depending on laboratory workload requirements. Travel less than 5%. Potential international travel to standards meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher recommended. Other engineering/physical science degrees may be acceptable with suitable laboratory or other relevant electrical/electronics experience per below.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in product safety or EMC evaluation, electronics design, or relevant laboratory work towards product compliance safety evaluation. Experience with third party certification house such as UL, CSA, TUV, Intertek etc a plus.

• Solid understanding of basic physics and physical concepts a necessity including ac/dc voltage, electrical current, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power, energy, force, acceleration, temperature, pressure, heat transfer, etc. Working knowledge of high frequency RF a plus.

• Strong background using a wide variety of test equipment including multimeters, calibrators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, current clamps, and thermometers with an understanding of their capabilities and limitations. Able to select the proper equipment for each task/measurement with limited assistance.

• Comfortable with work around high voltage, high temperature, high pressure, flammable materials, and other potentially hazardous test environments where appropriate safety precautions must be rigorously followed.

• Comfortable analyzing schematics and wiring diagrams to understand basic concepts of circuit function, potential sources of failure, and components and subsystems relied upon for protection against hazards.

• Basic understanding of metrology and how to interpret laboratory equipment specifications and suitability for measurement needs.

• Basic electronics skills including opamp, diode, transistor circuit analysis, power transformers and switching power supplies.

• Comfortable with understanding, interpreting, and applying generalized test procedures and standards to wide variety of specific product applications.

• Strong background in MS Office and other software tools including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Miro etc.) experience in formatting and document manipulation a must. Document automation, template creation, VBA and macro writing experience a benefit.

• Strong language and communication skills including technical writing, user documentation review and editing along with clear and concise communication through email, MS Teams, phone conversations, and instant messaging.

• Should be able to disassemble and reassemble sophisticated test and measurement and laboratory equipment without instructions or damaging the equipment to facilitate design review, prep for laboratory testing and failure analysis.

• Comfortable training other associates on use of laboratory equipment. 'See one, do one, teach one' mentality.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200.00 - 169,050.00.

Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200.00 - 169,050.00.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].