Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced and strategic-minded Certifications Product Manager who will be responsible for managing the certifications and regulatory compliance aspects of our industrial instrumentation product portfolio. The Certifications Product Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the necessary regulatory requirements, obtaining relevant certifications, and supporting our market expansion efforts by addressing compliance needs across various regions and industries.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Certification and Renewal Process: Coordinate the end-to-end certification and evergreen process for industrial automation instrumentation products, including liaising with internal teams, external certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure Compliance: Ensure that our instrumentation products meet all applicable industry standards, regulations, and certification requirements, such as FM, CSA, IEC, UL, CE, CRN, NSF61 and others relevant to industrial automation.
Research and Interpret Regulations: Stay updated on changes to regulations, standards, and certification requirements related to industrial automation instrumentation. Interpret and apply these requirements to our product development and certification processes.
Collaborate with Product Development & Product Management: Work closely with product development/product management teams to integrate certification requirements into the design and development of instrumentation products from conception to launch.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation of certification processes, approvals, and compliance records. Ensure that all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
Provide Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on certification-related matters, providing guidance and support to internal teams on compliance issues, testing requirements, and best practices.
Quality Assurance Support: Collaborate with the quality assurance/product compliance team to conduct testing and validation activities required for certification, ensuring that products meet performance and reliability standards.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement in the certification process to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
Create annual product business plan and budget: Define action items and track results. Set budgets for new, renewal and maintenance of certifications.
Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hard science, or related field. Advanced degree or certificate preferred.
3-5 years of experience in industrial automation instrumentation, with a focus on certification and compliance.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as IEC, UL, CE, etc., pertaining to instrumentation and industrial automation.
Experience managing certification processes for industrial automation products, including familiarity with testing procedures and requirements.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while delivering in a timely manner.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex technical documentation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Certification(s) related to industrial automation instrumentation or quality management (e.g., Certified Automation Professional, Six Sigma) is a plus.
Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Yokogawa.
Yokogawa wants a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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