The Certification Engineer position is responsible for Fisher instrument product certification for hazardous locations. This project management and design advisory role provides a key interface between engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and third-party approvals agencies. The successful candidate will take the lead in coordinating with external and internal parties, and undertake the following responsibilities:

*Position located in Marshalltown, IA. Relocation assistance provided for successful out of state candidate.*

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Project management of certification projects including scheduling and tracking of activities required to acquire certificates in the time frame needed for customer demand.  Regularly communicate progress via written and oral means to team members and other stakeholders. Collaborate with peers and other departments to ensure that the products and documents align with established procedures and internal and external standards. Create documentation required by national and international standards for products intended for use in hazardous locations. Schedule lab tests and write compliance reports with respect to the hazardous locations approval standards. Review, analyze, and understand changes to standards associated with our products. Propose and execute product strategies needed for compliance to the appropriate hazardous location standards. Support audits of the safety program by external entities.

For This Role You Will Need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering Technology.  Other engineering disciplines may be considered if electronics capability is demonstrated in experience or coursework. A minimum of 5 years of industrial product experience is required Familiarity with standards, procedures and general product specifications as they relate to product design and customer use Ability to plan and track progress for multiple projects from a timing and cost perspective and communicate progress.  Follow-up in a pro-active fashion when dealing with third-party agencies.  Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, industry standards, and technical documents. Solid communications skills using modern tools.  Understanding of Intrinsic Safety concepts and Explosion Proof concepts as applied to industrial hazardous areas is a plus.  Must be able to guide preparations of drawings, applications, and supplemental documents associated with various global third-party approval agencies.

Must be able to learn continuously from a variety of sources and apply that knowledge

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Project management experience is preferred Experience with third-party approval agencies is a plus

 

WHO YOU ARE:

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You identify and seize new opportunities. You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done.

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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