Global Product Certification Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Global Product Certification Engineer!!

Location: Austin, TX

Job : 42112

This position within HID Global reports into the Global Hardware Platforms team and is necessary to meet the sales growth of HID Global products worldwide and the increasing demands of global certifications. We seek a skilled and experienced Global Product Certification Engineer with in-depth understanding of obtaining global certifications (LVD, EMC, RED, RoHS, REACH) for new and existing IoT type products (RFID readers, access controllers, asset tracking devices, …).

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.

• Liaising with Engineering teams to advise on appropriate tests and regulatory standards needed to achieve the required product certifications for the target market. This involves the specification of special operating modes needed for these tests.
• Organizing, staging and performing the required tests either in‑house or at an external test facility as appropriate.
• Generating internal test reports and working with Engineering teams to overcome potential problems discovered.
• Obtaining and reviewing external test reports and advising the Engineering teams accordingly.
• Compiling technical files, testing reports and other documentation for certification submissions.
• Maintaining a current knowledge of any changes to relevant regulatory standards and advising Engineering teams appropriately.
• Supporting the development of new regulations by joining and contributing to industry standard organizations (e.g.: FiRa Consortium).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of industry experience with a minimum of 3 years in regulatory & compliance.
• Experience with lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, etc.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Lab View, Matlab or Python is an advantage.
• The ability to effectively work and communicate in a globally distributed, multidisciplinary team including engineers, product marketing, sales, as well as customers.
• Previous experience within the Radio Equipment and Low Voltage Directives.
• Knowledge of the following regulatory standards: FCC Parts 2 &15, China Certification, Korea Certification, Malaysia Certifications, Taiwan Certifications, UL 294, Russia Certification, Japan Certification, India Radio & Safety Certifications, EN 62368.
• Experience with project management and agile development principles (e.g.: SAFe).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

• Empowerment:
  You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation:
  You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part‑time job seekers.
• Integrity:
  You are results‑orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure…