Testing & Certification Engineer

Cavotec Specimas Spa; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Testing & Certification Engineer in New York to ensure compliance of electromechanical systems with international standards. Responsibilities include testing systems, managing certifications, and collaborating with teams for seamless integration. The ideal candidate has experience in product testing, knowledge of electrical systems, and hands-on experience with low voltage switchgears. A solid understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements is essential. Candidates are invited to submit their updated CV in English.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with product testing in electromechanical, electrical or industrial systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to sensors and actuators.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Test equipment to investigate performance of the defined range of products.
• Ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
• Manage certification processes with third-party laboratories.

Skills

Product testing experience

Sensor and actuator selection

Troubleshooting technical issues

Experience with programming motor drives

Tools

ABB motor drives

Siemens motor drives

Vacon-Danfoss motor drives

Yaskawa motor drives

Job description

As a Testing & Certification Engineer, you will be responsible for testing electromechanical systems, verifying compliance with international safety and performance standards, and managing the product certification process for a range of industrial solutions.

Job Description

Cavotec is a leading engineering company with 50 years of heritage in innovation, design, and delivery of advanced connection and electrification solutions that drive the decarbonisation of ports and industrial applications. With five decades of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations for a diverse range of customers and applications worldwide.

Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for testing electromechanical systems, verifying compliance with international safety and performance standards, and managing the product certification process for a range of industrial solutions. You will contribute to the development and launch of electrification and automation systems used in ports, airports, heavy industry, and transportation fields.

TheRole:

• Testequipmentstoinvestigateperformancesofthedefinedrangeofproduct,whenrequired,accordingtoalongtermplan
• Aligntheelectricalteamwiththemechanicalteamforaseamlessintegration
• Definetheinstrumentationdiagrams,togetherwiththesoftwaredevelopers,mechanicalteamsandsuppliers
• Design,develop,andexecutetestplansfornewandexistingproductsbothinternallyandatexternal(3rdparty)facilities
• Collaboratewithdevelopmentandproductteamstounderstandrequirementsandensurecomprehensivetestcoverage
• Analyzeandinterprettestresults,identifydeviations,andcollaboratewithdesignteamstoresolveissuesandoptimizeproductperformance.
• Contributetoproductsqualification,validation(testing),andcertifications(Classapproval)activities
• Supportengineeringandqualityteamsduringdesignreviews,FMEAsessions,androotcauseanalysisofnon-conformities
• Ensureproductsmeetapplicableregulatoryrequirementsandstandards(e.g.,IEC,ISO,UL,CE,EMC,LVD,MachineryDirective)
• Managecertificationprocesseswiththird-partylaboratoriesandnotifiedbodies,preparingandmaintainingallnecessarytechnicaldocumentation(e.g.,testreports,riskassessments,declarationsofconformity)
• Defineandimplementtestprotocolsfortypetesting,designvalidation,andregressiontesting,bothmanualandautomated

Requirements:

• Provenexperiencewithproducttestinginelectromechanical,electricalorindustrialsystems
• Proficiencyinselectingsensorsandactuatorsbasedonprojectrequirementsandspecifications
• Experiencewithprogrammingmotordrivesandsettingprogrammingparameters(ABB,Siemens,Vacon-Danfoss,Yaskawa)
• Abilitytotroubleshootanddebugtechnicalissuesrelatedtosensors,actuators,andmotordrives
• Handsonexperienceonlowvoltageswitchgearsandcontrolpanels.
• Familiaritywithqualitysystems(e.g.,ISO9001,ISO14001)andCE/UKCAmarkingprocesses
• KnowledgeofLVcontrolpanelsschematicsisrequired(LV/MVpowerswitchgearswouldbeaplus)

Candidatesnotinlinewiththerequirementswillnotbeconsidered.

PleaseattachyourupdatedCVinEnglishtoyourapplication.