Compliance Engineer 1 (Finance)

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Compliance Engineer 1 in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with cross functional engineering teams and outside testing labs to achieve EMC, safety and radio transmitter certifications and creating and implementing regulatory compliance plans for basic products.

Essential Functions

• Partners with mentor to certify best-in-class GPS navigation, HD traffic, wireless video, radar and driving recorder platforms and connected services using HD Radio, Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi
• Consistently applies compliance standards and procedures in the creation/execution of compliance plans for products through final product approval with significant oversight
• Teams with several disciplines, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, technical publications, project management and software, to ensure compliant designs and testability for Bluetooth, FCC and safety aspects
• Collaborates with experienced Compliance Engineers to perform safety-critical component datasheet review and some schematic design review where safety standards require redundancy to prevent hazardous conditions
• Investigates/determines causes of testing discrepancies between outside labs and Garmin with mentoring,
• Tests prototypes for RF emissions and properly documents test results
• Communicates compliance plan elements, expectations and deliverables to project team, while providing visibility to supervisor or mentor
• Identifies strongest technical rationale for declaring compliance of new designs based on similarity, using techniques established by more experienced compliance engineers
• Updates compliance department knowledgebase to reflect new requirements and standards, with oversight.
• Offers process improvement suggestions, thoroughly documents work in an organized manner, and demonstrates proficient planning/communication with other departments
• Demonstrates ability to see compliance related risks that are a threat to project schedules
• Utilizes sound problem solving techniques to provide reliable solutions for a variety of problems
• Accepts and acts on constructive criticism, including partnering with team leader to flush out situation that requires urgent attention of management
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Applies Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering or another relevant field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate the capability to apply compliance and regulatory standards in the creation and development of compliance plans
• Must demonstrate the ability to use and apply engineering tools specific to electrical engineering (ex. multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, schematic design and PCB layout programs, etc.)
• Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic compliance pre-screening

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ESD, EMC, EMI or product safety testing and country certifications or homologations with ability to review designs and offer suggestions for improvements
• Previous work or internship experience with circuit design for consumer or aviation products
• Previous work or internship experience at a commercial testing laboratory
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Physics, Electro-Optics or Computer Engineering (BSCE) AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits