Charlottesville, VA, 22905, USA
3 days ago
Senior Hardware and Compliance Technician
We are looking for an energetic engineering technician who is passionate about ensuring product quality. As a Senior Hardware Engineering & Compliance Technician, you will build test systems and execute product validation, characterization, thermal, and compliance tests. You have electrical wiring skills, can create application programs in ladder logic, and have great communication skills that you will use to generate well-written technical reports. **In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Participate in keeping our engineering department, lab equipment, and procedures up-to-date on advancing global EMC product safety, and environmental requirements. + Set up and conduct EMC, thermal, environmental, and product safety tests in support of agency and regulatory compliance. + Conduct Characterization testing of new and existing products. + Work with advanced diagnostic equipment to help validate new components and new designs. + Generate well-written technical reports and communications to support hardware validation as well as EMC, product safety, and environmental compliance. + Coordinate with global engineering teams, external test labs, and sourced product vendors and provide them test and validation support. + Design and construct custom test fixtures, including mechanical build, electrical wiring, and generating Ladder Logic test applications. + Write test reports and communications to support hardware development as well as EMC, product safety, and environmental compliance **Who You Are:** You are self-motivated with high initiative. You apply an innovative approach to problems. You have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. You have a keen attention to detail. You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. You adapt quickly to changing resource requirements. You display a can-do attitude in good and challenging times. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Associates degree in technical field of study such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology, or equivalent field of study. + Experience with basic electrical system wiring. + Experience with a programming language + Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. **Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:** + Previous experience conducting hardware design validation testing. + Previous experience performing hardware characterization testing. + Previous experience performing product safety testing. + Previous experience conducting product thermal testing. + 2-4+ years of experience in hardware or compliance-related field. + Previous experience designing and/or constructing hardware and/or EMC and/or product safety test systems. + Previous experience with PACSystems RX3i systems. + Previous experience with Ladder logic and test applications. + Previous experience with EMC, product safety, and/or environmental standards. **Our Offer To You:** Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers **_._** We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/careers/diversity-and-inclusion) . Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. \#LI-AT3 **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Work Authorization** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 24009286 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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