Product Safety Certification Engineer

Emerson • Saint Louis, MO

19d

About The Position

If you are a Product Safety Certification Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Emerson Tool Company is seeking to grow our product safety team. You will work in an exciting, multi-functional design environment, with a company that financially recognizes patentable contributions. Emerson Tool Company proudly makes RIDGID and ProTeam cleaning solutions. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Manage the product safety certification approval process and act as a liaison between Emerson Tool Company and the nationally recognized test laboratories (NRTL) such as UL, TUV, NOM, ETL, etc. Interact with and support new product development teams to ensure the electromechanical design, components, and materials of products are suitable and documented as required for agency approval. Maintain existing product certifications Review and approve Quick Installation Guides, instruction manuals, and product warning labels with respect to agency standards and corporate requirements. Create and implement certification test plans in accordance with applicable agency standards. Work collaboratively with design engineers and lab technicians in the support of product testing and evaluations. Prepare test requests, determine test configurations, and provide guidance for testing implementation. Review testing results, compile test reports and create the construction description for agency acceptance. Maintain product safety database and files including claims, advisories, lawsuits, Consumer Safety Product Commission Retailer report, etc. Support and lead agency projects including new products into the market and updates to existing product files. Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional new product development team, providing guidance on product safety and agency requirements. Develop working knowledge and provide functional guidance for standards like UL1017, UL2595, UL507, IEC60335, or similar appliance standards. Who You Are: You determine the necessary processes to get things done. You model collaboration across the organization. You seek innovative and effective ways to solve problems, driving productivity. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner to all levels of the organization. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in agency approval and certification processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Knowledgeable at interpreting North American agency safety standards and internal test procedures
• Experience in product certification from a nationally recognized testing laboratory
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

• 8 or more years of experience in agency approval and certification processes
• Knowledgeable at interpreting North American agency safety standards and internal test procedures – Specifically UL1017 and UL2595.
• Extensive experience in consumer and commercial product certification processes

Responsibilities

• Manage the product safety certification approval process and act as a liaison between Emerson Tool Company and the nationally recognized test laboratories (NRTL) such as UL, TUV, NOM, ETL, etc.
• Interact with and support new product development teams to ensure the electromechanical design, components, and materials of products are suitable and documented as required for agency approval.
• Maintain existing product certifications
• Review and approve Quick Installation Guides, instruction manuals, and product warning labels with respect to agency standards and corporate requirements.
• Create and implement certification test plans in accordance with applicable agency standards.
• Work collaboratively with design engineers and lab technicians in the support of product testing and evaluations.
• Prepare test requests, determine test configurations, and provide guidance for testing implementation.
• Review testing results, compile test reports and create the construction description for agency acceptance.
• Maintain product safety database and files including claims, advisories, lawsuits, Consumer Safety Product Commission Retailer report, etc.
• Support and lead agency projects including new products into the market and updates to existing product files.
• Work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional new product development team, providing guidance on product safety and agency requirements.
• Develop working knowledge and provide functional guidance for standards like UL1017, UL2595, UL507, IEC60335, or similar appliance standards.

Benefits

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
• Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
• Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
• We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.
• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees