We are seeking a full-time Lead Compliance Engineer on our Automotive OEM team in our Olathe, KS location. In this role you will be responsible for creating and implementing complex regulatory compliance plans for major product development programs within the Automotive business at Garmin.
Essential Functions
Provides key regulatory contributions for ensuring consistent adherence to compliance standards/procedures during the creation/implementation of complex compliance plans for major products or programs bearing directly on organizational objectives
Leads/explains compliance planning for system architectures consisting of multiple transmitter modules
Understands rationale of enforcement authorities and works with Legal, Program Management, Business Development or other resources to propose a compromise
Develops complex routes to compliance that are new to Garmin
Offers peer regulatory assessments in areas of expertise
Effectively represents Garmin among industry partners, peer groups, and regulatory agencies
Researches, conducts feasibility studies, and provides business based recommendations to Compliance Engineering management on regulatory approval requirements for many countries
Provides regulatory input to product development plans and concept documents, including review comments on nearly all EMC and safety design aspects for circuit design and PCB layout
Significant contributor to design reviews across multiple product types
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Compliance Engineers (Compliance Engineer 1, 2, & Senior).
Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model, including operations, production, sales and marketing and initiates new procedures when warranted
Defines general approaches and specific solutions to compliance problems considered state of the art
Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice
Regularly demonstrates creativity/ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex problems and has a strong ability to perceive/quantify compliance-related risks that are a threat to project schedules
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrates a successful track record of regulatory solutions
ESD, EMC, EMI, product safety testing and international type approvals involving countries around the world
Understands production and operations issues as they relate to compliance engineering
Possesses knowledge and capability that are substantial and critical to Garmin's regulatory needs
Demonstrates understanding of power sources, thermal hazards, flammability ratings, EE, ME, ID and Tech Pubs issues as they relate to compliance regulations
Experience reviewing EMC and safety design aspects for circuit design and PCB layout
Demonstrates mastery in and can communicate advanced concepts such as LPS (limited power source), limited current circuit, single fault condition, insulation systems, CTI, etc.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of Garmin processes and procedures
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Bluetooth SIG Certification, Wi-Fi Alliance, or other short range devices, IEEE Ethernet compliance,
Familiarity with business to business country compliance interactions in industries such as aviation, automotive, medical, marine, transportation industry (complex products that we partner with an OEM)
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
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Consumer Electronics
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