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.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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.

Who You Are:

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.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 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 $80,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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.

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ABOUT US

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.


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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!


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