Motion Control Engineering Jobs in Rancho Cordova, CA

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Job Summary
Nidec Motor Corporation d/b/a Motion Control Engineering (MCE) is seeking a Compliance Engineer to support ensuring elevator control systems meet
applicable safety and regulatory requirements. This role applies established codes and
standards, executes product validation and testing, and collaborates with cross-functional
teams to support compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates have
approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience in compliance, safety, or regulatory
engineering environments. Salary range $80k - $95k
Job Description
Key Responsibilities • Provide support to various departments with code compliance activities under guidance from senior engineers. • Apply established elevator safety standards, including ASME A17.1 / CSA B44, ISO 8102-2, and CSA B44.1 / ASME A17.5 to product designs and testing activities. • Assist design engineers in incorporating compliance requirements into products throughout the development lifecycle. • Execute testing and validation of equipment to verify compliance with electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements. • Follow established test procedures and contribute to updates or improvements as directed. • Assist with third-party certification efforts (e.g., ETL or equivalent), including documentation and test support. • Support identification of compliance issues and participate in resolution efforts. • Maintain awareness of applicable codes and standards and apply updates to assigned tasks. Associate's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience • 2-5 years of experience in compliance, safety, or regulatory engineering • Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and engineering principles • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system designs
Additional Job Details
Preferred • Experience with elevator systems or industrial control equipment • Familiarity with ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 and CSA B44.1 / ASME A17.5 standards • Knowledge of seismic requirements for California healthcare facilities (OSHPD/HCAi) • Experience supporting product certification (e.g., ETL, CSA, or similar) • Experience with compliance testing equipment (e.g., electrical safety, environmental, or seismic test setups) • Familiarity with documentation for certification submittals Key Skills • Strong attention to detail and code interpretation • Analytical problem-solving and risk assessment • Effective cross-functional collaboration • Clear technical communication and documentation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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