Senior Compliance Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit-Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $98,000 - $140,000

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

In this position you will collaborate with the Regulatory Compliance and Safety teams to facilitate activities necessary for national and international product performance standards and requirements for global market access. As the Functional Safety subject matter expert, you will be ensuring that Banner products conform to applicable requirements, through product evaluations, components/materials selection, testing, documentation, and product labeling. A functional safety compliance engineer duties also involve facilitating risk assessments, defining safety requirements, developing safety analysis methods, to prevent harm from potential electronic or mechanical failures.

This position reports to Director of Regulatory Compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast paced collaborative working environment, staying on top of tasks, leading the charge, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and other design and assembly documents.
• Advise teams on solutions for global market access of Banner Products.
• Keep abreast of changes in product performance standards; monitor national/international standards via drafts and standards committee meeting minutes for IEC, UL, FM, CCC, ATEX, and other product performance standards.
• Define and document safety requirements that ensure products meet safety standards and minimize risk. 
• Work closely with design, software, hardware, and testing teams to integrate safety into product development and ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle. 
• Create and maintain necessary work products, documentation, test procedures, and verification methods to demonstrate compliance. 
• Debug and troubleshoot safety non-conformities and implement root cause analysis for product issues. 
• Interface with regulatory bodies and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to secure compliance certificates. 
• Maintain corporate sources of truth, technical files, and metrics reporting.
• Provide guidance to the design teams for new and existing product performance verification tests.
• Coordinate the agency work with the various product development teams and compile the required records for agency submittal per the project schedule.
• Provide input and expertise as needed for business process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Minimum of associate's degree in a technical field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 5-7 years of Regulatory Compliance experience
• Preferred experience obtaining certifications through Underwriters Laboratories (UL), preference for someone who worked at UL, FM, TUV, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to address all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively handle multiple projects/priorities with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3-5 experience with; Machinery Directive, Medical Directive, Connectivity, or Functional Safety Standards.
• Experience with facilitating hazard analysis, failure mode analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential safety risks in products and systems. 
• Familiarity with UL flame ratings.
• Familiarity working in ISO 9001 or 17025 environments
• Conformance testing experience in a lab environment performing electromechanical testing (EMC) and troubleshooting
• Experience with design and selection of materials and/or electronic components

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you'll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V