Certification Engineer

Are you a hard-working Engineering professional that enjoys pushing products to their limits? If so, we at Emerson have an exciting career growth opportunity for you! You'll be based in our laboratory in East Dundee, Illinois and under the guidance of our Director of Engineering.As a key member of our Engineering product development and certification team, you will acquire agency certifications and qualifications for Appleton’s world‑class products to ensure they are the toughest, most reliable, and safest in the global heavy industrial and hazardous electrical products industry!

You'll also be responsible for identifying the testing and performance requirements we need to ensure every new product launched into the market is worthy of Appleton’s century-long brand history and Emerson’s name on the label.

• Work directly with certification agencies such as UL, CSA, and Interek to develop and coordinate test plans and sample requirements in order to acquire third‑party certifications.
• Determine certification cost estimates and continuously work to streamline processes
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure product designs meet industry‑standard requirements and prepare samples for certification testing.
• Maintain compliance by ensuring product certifications remain up to date
• Continuously monitor changes in standard requirements and how they impact our products. Recommend innovative approaches to improve product compliance.

You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You identify the processes vital to get things done. You seek new approaches to solve problems. You partner with others to get work done. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging solutions that can improve organizational outcomes.

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field of study
• 1+ years of experience with product test work within an engineering development organization
• Ability to lift 40-pound boxes and products being evaluated within the lab facility and in completion of testing activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally, up to 15% annually
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Experience with hazardous location certifications

Our compensation philosophy is simple:
We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.