EMC & Compliance Engineer

Hayward Industries•N. Kingstown, RI

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About The Position

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a global leader in pool and spa equipment, designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that enhance water experiences. As the world’s largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment, we continue to expand our presence in the commercial pool market. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward operates facilities across the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. Based at our North Kingstown, RI facility and reporting to the Product Compliance Manager, the EMC & Compliance Engineer is responsible for supporting all efforts to obtain and maintain Global Certifications in Product Safety, EMC, Performance, and Regulatory Compliance for Hayward products. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering teams, third-party partners, and external testing agencies. The EMC & Compliance Engineer ensures that all products meet the highest standards of design quality, performance, and integrity, while maintaining full compliance with Hayward Industries' policies and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Computer literacy using Microsoft Office products
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and unquestionable ethics & integrity
Ability to maintain company sensitive information in confidence.
Able to work independently and with a minimum of supervision
Experience testing & certifying electronic products to UL, CSA, & IEC standards
Strong background in EMC testing and mitigation.
Competent with intermediate mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Hayward to customers, suppliers and third-party approval agencies on a professional level
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance schemes
Ability to interpret results and troubleshoot test setups
Proven problem solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
Experience with PCB layout and shielding design for EMC mitigation
Clearly Speak, Read, and Write using the English language.
BS in Engineering or related Sciences required.
3+ years of regulatory agency experience in a design / testing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with UL/IEC 60730, UL 1563, UL / IEC 60335 and Global Certifications a plus
Experience with NSF certifications is a plus
Previous EMC Testing experience is a big plus.
Foreign language skills are a plus.
BS in EE preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads efforts to obtain Agency Certifications and conduct EMC testing for Electronic and Electro-mechanical products, including LED Lighting, Control, and Automation Systems to support of Global Market Access.
Support EMC, product safety, and radio approvals from initial pre-scans and construction reviews through final regulatory certification.
Interface with 3 rd Party Certification Bodies (NRTL’s, Notified Bodies, etc.), EMC testing labs, and governmental agencies to secure appropriate global approvals
Participates in technical design reviews to assess regulatory requirements, communicate compliance needs to project teams, contribute to design decisions, and estimate the effort required for regulatory activities
Collaborates with Product Development Teams to obtain necessary samples and design documentation
Provides guidance throughout all phases of the agency certification process
Communicates project status and test results promptly to the team to ensure alignment and timely decision-making
Creates and maintains a compliance database for pre-scans, construction reviews, and final certifications
Reviews, updates, and ensures accuracy and correctness of all required Agency documentation
Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory standards
Participates on Codes and Standards Development Committees as appropriate
Follows all safety protocols and maintains excellent project organization
Interprets standards and rulings and challenges agency decisions when appropriate
Authors Process and Procedure documents to support certification programs as required
Assists Manufacturing and Quality Associates during external audits to ensure continuity of product compliance.
Assists in the design, development and procurement of test and measurement equipment and procedures.
Assists with developing laboratory best practices & procedures.
Facilitates training and education of Product Design Engineers in Agency requirements