Tech Project Leader - Fremont, CA

Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. Thats why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary: Manages safety certification projects for Makita Power Tools through NRTL Agencies (UL/CSA) using safety standards knowledge. Ensure project applications are complete and reviewed for technical content meeting the requirements of National Standards

Essential Job Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

- Manages complex project work for UL/CSA certification applications.

- Assists Senior Project Leader with complex certification projects.

- Interfaces with Lab Supervisor/Manager and Test Technicians as part of the project management process.

- Obtains UL certification to participate in the Data Acceptance Program (DAP) for UL approvals.

- Obtains CSA certification to participate in the Category Program for CSA approvals.

- Performs other duties as required/assigned by the Manager.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required :

- Project Management- Manages technical projects and project activities; Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.

- Technical Skills – Understands technical requirements relating to product safety standards (UL/CSA standards).

- Communication - Confident in both written and oral communication on technical topics.

- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves project problems promptly; Develops alternative solutions.

- Quality Management – Adheres to the company QMS system. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values.

- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively and efficiently.

- Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations. Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

- Computer Skills – Strong working knowledge of typical office software platforms (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

- Electrical/mechanical aptitude and an interest in related consumer products and their operation.

- Knowledge of UL/CSA standards.

- Knowledge of Electrical/Electronic theory and circuit operation.

- Knowledge of Power and Garden tool operation and/or repair.

- Familiar with UL/CSA standards relating to electrical product safety.

- Previous Technical Project Management experience.

- Knowledge of handheld power and/or gardening tool operation.

- Knowledge of IEC power and gardening tool standards.

- Knowledge of local, national, and international electrical regulations related to consumer products (power tools).

Supervisory Responsibility: There are no direct supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Travel Requirements: Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Work Environment: Most of the work will be in a quiet office setting. It will also include liaising with test personnel in a Low-to-Moderate-Noise Test Lab environment, using various electronic and mechanical measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools such as DMMs, Calipers, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, Leakage Current meters, Power Drills, and various cutting tools.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

- Has at least 2 to 5 years in a professional working environment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to operate various measuring equipment and related support equipment, tools/triggers, knobs, levers, sliders, etc.

- Ability to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above the head.

- Ability to frequently sit.

- Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 65 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subject to strict deadlines and multiple projects.

- May be subject to working extended and/or irregular hours to fulfill the requirements of project deadlines.

- Able to work in an environment that may be subject to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals, etc.

Our Benefits Include:

🔹 Health & Wellness

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment

- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

- Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being

- Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

💰 Financial Security

- Competitive pay & performance-based incentives

- 401(k) retirement plan with company match

- Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid

- Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid

- Disability Coverage

- Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

⏳Work-Life Balance

- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)

- Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

🚀Career Growth & Development

- Tuition reimbursement

- Internal promotion opportunities

- Collaborative, innovative work environment

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence !

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.