Sr. Technical Manager
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Sr. Technical Manager oversees various technical and quality assurance aspects of Over the Air, Wireless RF, EMC standards, support lab for A2LA audits and scope expansions, participate on CTIA working groups, ensure that all policies and procedures including the maintenance of training, calibration, and testing records are adhered to, work with global key Account assigned in the Silicon Valley region.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong foundation in RF/OTA system level and a demonstrable passion for building new Technologies for modern wireless communication systems such as cellular / GNSS / WiFi / Bluetooth etc.
• Oversee and provide technical support for PTCRB/GCF/OTA related activities.
• Oversee and provide technical support for Wireless and EMC regulatory.
• Occasionally support the laboratory and clients with hands-on testing activities
• Support lab for A2LA audits and scope expansions.
• Headed CTIA Audit submission package for CATL accreditation
• Updated and maintained SOP for the latest CTIA test plans.
• Oversee lab quality activities and improvements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for Wireless Group team members.
• Do technical review for the sales team and provide them with quotes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Antenna, RF or Electromagnetics is preferred.
• 12+ year experience in a technical/engineering discipline and +7 years related experience

• Preferred Training as follows:
  • Proficiency with WiFi/BT, GPS, Cellular, and legacy radio access technologies desired.
  • Experience with RF system specification and wireless communication standards.
  • Experience with regulatory requirements and processes for wireless consumer devices, including FCC, PTCRB, CTIA, ETSI, TIA/EIA, etc.
  • Experience with anechoic chambers and RF test equipment as well as hands-on experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of radiation performance, antenna and wave propagation theoretical background.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
  • 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Demonstrate team leadership

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English
• Mathematical Skills: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced/Highest level of knowledge required/preferred
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced level required/preferred
• Computer Skills: Provide details, designate a level of expertise required/preferred.
• List other knowledge/skills or abilities required/preferred for performing the job.

TRAVEL

• 20% travel is required.

EQUIPMENT

2G Protocol

S/W Tools: CRTx Command Shell (SEQUENCER, Rohde & Schwarz)

H/W Tools: Mobile Call Equipment (CRTU-G)

Audio

S/W Tools: HEAD Analyzer ACQUA (HEAD Acoustics)

H/W Tools: Mobile Call Equipment (CMW500, HEAD Acoustics MFE 6 / 8.1 / 9)

RSE

S/W Tools: EMC32 (Rohde & Schwarz)

H/W Tools: Mobile Call Equipment (CMW500, MT8821C)

OTA

S/W Tools: EMQUEST (ETS-Lindgren)

H/W Tools: Mobile Call Equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer

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