Spec, Test and Validation

Detector Electronics•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Approvals Test Engineer manages product approval projects by working with certification agencies to obtain product certification to safety and performance standards. As part of the Engineering Approvals Team, this role supports obtaining and maintaining compliance with applicable industry regulations. The engineer performs product analysis and hands-on testing, prepares certification submissions, and advises other teams on compliance matters, including product design and development and approvals-related questions from sales, product management, and field-support teams. The role interprets applicable standards, develops certification strategies and test plans, oversees and evaluates test results, and prepares technical justifications and compliance documentation. It also involves writing and executing test protocols, reporting results, managing agency projects, maintaining certifications, and supporting and participating in audits. Det-Tronics is a global technology company focused on industrial life safety solutions, including flame and gas detection, automation control, and hazard mitigation. Its products serve mission-critical environments across energy, clean energy, industrial, and defense markets.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
At least 3 years of experience testing products.
At least 1 year of experience in approvals or compliance engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or permanent resident due to contractual agreements.
Ability to understand safety and performance standard requirements and apply them to product evaluation through technical analysis and/or testing.
Ability to follow department operating procedures and an open attitude toward continuous improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present data and articulate test results to agencies and internal teams.
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Ability to perform essential job functions safely and work within established company guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, with Electrical Engineering highly preferred.
Experience with sustaining and new product development projects and strong working knowledge of product development processes, particularly verification and validation testing.
Previous experience designing and certifying products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications.
Experience with hazardous-location and/or performance standards such as FM, CSA, ATEX, and IECEx.

Responsibilities

Interpret applicable safety and performance standards and apply their requirements to products.
Participate in product development teams to ensure global hazardous-location and performance requirements are considered.
Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet them.
Create test plans, oversee testing, and interpret results in accordance with company and industry standards and policies.
Prepare technical justifications and documents demonstrating compliance with applicable standards.
Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage projects with them.
Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record results, and write test reports.
Maintain existing certifications, support audit preparations, and participate in audits.
Consult with other teams on compliance matters, including design and development projects and approvals-related questions.
Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.