Sr. Technical Manager
About The Position
Element has an opportunity for a Sr. Technical Manager to join our expanding team in Morgan Hill, CA. We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Technical Manager with deep expertise in wireless device certification. This role will be instrumental in delivering testing and certification services for wireless products from a global perspective. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, leveraging regulatory experience to guide technical teams, ensure regulatory alignment, and support our strategic clients in launching compliant, safe, and market-ready products from a global perspective.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering or equivalent
- Contributes to new service expansions (e.g., call box, Wi-Fi 6/7, EMC methods)
- Experienced in TCB, CB, and RE/EMCD Notified Bodies
Nice To Haves
- FCC Certified with deep knowledge of EMI and SAR testing and standards preferred
- Ideal candidate will have published work on wireless standards and testing
Responsibilities
- Is a key contributor to defining and focusing Element goals and objectives in alignment with his/her specific engineering discipline
- Supports global accounts and high-value projects
- Has an advanced ability to define solutions for and lead extremely complex challenges and new projects
- Serves as a key or top level technical advisor and may be recognized as an expert in their given technical discipline within Element and/or the global TIC sector
- Seen as a “go-to” mentor and expert by the technical
- Skilled communicator of idea, concepts, practices, etc. to stakeholders at all levels of the company
- Participate in Wireless and EMC global technical committees
- Plays active role in audit readiness (A2LA, ISO 17025)
- Supporting Sales and Marketing for complex wireless inquiries
- Supporting as the compliance expert delivering testing and certification services for wireless products
- Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards, including FCC, CE (RED/EMCD), IC, and other global certification schemes
- Oversee and participate in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), RF, and SAR testing for wireless devices, including 5G New Radio (NR) technologies
- Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight for product approvals through Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs), Certification Bodies (CBs), and Notified Bodies (NBs)
- Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in the certification process to reduce time to market for clients
- Collaborate with clients to define compliance strategies and provide expert interpretation of regulatory requirements
- Author and review technical documentation, test reports, and white papers on wireless standards and methodologies
- Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure alignment with current best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
