Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Engineering team,we are dedicated to developing innovative products by combining expertise in analog and digital circuit design, software integration, and product development.
An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Senior Safety and Compliance Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ to join our team with significant experience in electronics design and in management of project tasks. Primary Job responsibilities include supporting new product releases as well as existing product updates. In this position, the engineer will work closely with team members to coordinate testing and certification.
This is an onsite role based in Phoenix, AZ.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for agency test and certification/ recertification of all products in the Electronics product line.
- Pre-screen new and existing electronic product designs to prepare for safety and/or EMC certification/recertification (in collaboration with design engineers).
- Set standards for products related to safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and RF parameters.
- Ensure that all products have “global” agency certification.
- Support Safety and Compliance Team as needed to obtain product certification.
- Work with project managers to define project schedules for hardware tasks.
- Responsible for keeping project tasks on schedule and helps find solutions to mitigate unexpected delays due to safety and/or compliance issues.
- Devise solutions to technical problems that arise in products in development and production, including safety and EMC compliance.
- Create engineering change notices as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Typically, 3-5 years of relevant experience is required, but this can vary widely, depending on ability and relevant experience.
- Experience in solving EMC and safety compliance problems, along with familiarity with EMC design practices, required
- Proficiency in working with test equipment (EMC & RF diagnostic equipment, Hipot testers, etc.).
- Must have knowledge of IEC 62368
- Strong technical and non-technical communications skills
- Experienced in project planning
- Experience with Bluetooth / WiFi radios and circuitry is a plus
- Knowledge of non-standard market requirements (China, Korea, India, etc.) is a plus
- Strong technical writing skills are a plus
About Fender Musical Instruments:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
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Since 1946, Fender's iconic Stratocasters, Telecasters and Precision & Jazz bass guitars have transformed nearly every music genre.
