Associate, Electrical Engineering

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate, Electrical Engineering will generate physical safety reviews to manage the risks inherent in the design and end-use of consumer products.  The safety reviews will support new product development projects and updates to maintain existing products on market. In this role you will be evaluating experimental products, consumer placements, and marketable finished goods for physical safety hazards.  Specific responsibilities include test plan development, industry standards application, risk assessment, documentation generation, and mentoring product development teams on physical safety aspects of company products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing consumer products for physical safety hazards: electric shock, fire, thermal burn, laceration, airway obstruction, etc.

• Providing internal teams with technical guidance to mitigate electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering dependent safety hazards

• Reviewing experimental products and consumer placements for physical safety concerns during the product development process

• Refining and maintaining current departmental processes and procedures

• Utilizing project-related information, product information, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and technical literature to develop design hazard assessments for final determination of product approval

• Preparing communications to upper management during product investigations

• Participating in trade associations and/or industry task forces as assigned.

• Coordinating product testing and certification with contract test facilities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience with electrical device safety testing, global standards, regulatory requirements, hazard analysis, and risk assessment

• Experience in statistical analysis of data sets

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including R&D, marketing, legal, public relations and regulatory agencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills

• Experience with representation on industry task forces or standards committees is a plus

• Product Management systems experience (i.e. SAP Product Lifecycle Management)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time, office-based position

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. 

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Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, col