Principal/Senior Regulatory Engineer-Cooking Appliance

About Midea America Corp Midea America Corp. is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked 245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 200 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America. Job Summary Responsible for all agency and regulatory-related items for the cooking appliances for the North American market. Core focus areas include regulatory strategy, compliance, test standards, product design, root cause & failure analysis, and product planning to comply with current and upcoming regulations. This is a full-time position. Occasional International Travel ( Essential Job Responsibilities Be the agency expert in the category – including product certification compliance & procedures, product and component testing, Dept. of Energy & Energy Star testing and requirements, etc. Participate in AHAM committees as an active, voting member representing Midea best interest and be aligned to support the overall product strategy and product division. Assist product planning with expertise in regulatory federal and state law. Understanding of differences between various state and federal requirements, and train and coach design teams in both US and in China to understand and assist in delivering compliant products into the US. Manage all third-party agency audit testing for cooking products. Manage the overall product compliance aspect– including being the expert related to applicable safety standards and requirements, including and not limited to UL-858, CSA 21.1. Assist other engineers with design-related issues & problem solving. Assist new product field tests – assisting with safety & compliance requirements, planning, and overall execution. Review product literature, packaging, rating labels, etc. for product compliance and ensuring product meets various agency requirements. Assist product team with competitive analysis/teardowns and market research to gain insights, ensuring product plan and overall strategy is updated per the market trends. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Preferably being an existing/former AHAM, HVI, UL / CSA Working or Review group member, familiar with the products (Appliances Category or other durable goods), procedures, and standards. Detailed component and system design experience with product categories. Must have a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the related field. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Gas and Electric Home Cooking appliances experience is preferred. Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Featured benefits • Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k)