David Zhang
Carlsbad
Summary
Homologation, certification, and regulatory compliance engineer with 20 years of experience leading global EMI/EMC, RF, and wireless compliance and homologation programs. Technical lead at of an ISO/IEC-accredited compliance and certification organization. Extensive experience defining certification strategy, managing regulatory testing, and interfacing with certification authorities and technical services to enable global market approval for automotive electronics, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager & Technical Manager
Vista Laboratories, Inc.
San Clemente
01.2017 - Current
- Lead an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory and ISO/IEC 17065 product certification body
- Define and execute global homologation and certification strategies for automotive electronics, connectivity modules, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
- Lead and manage regulatory testing activities including EMI/EMC, RF, and SAR, coordinating internal and third-party laboratories, supporting global regulatory approvals and market access
- Serve as certification reviewer and technical authority for FCC TCB, ISED FCB, OFCA FCB, IMDA certification frameworks, EU RED Notified Body pathways, and Japan MIC RCB programs.
- Review and approve supplier test plans, compliance matrices, technical design files, and regulatory documentation prior to submission.
- Act as primary technical and regulatory interface for customers, guiding homologation planning, certification execution, and regulatory risk mitigation.
- Support post-market compliance, including change impact assessment, re-certification, renewals, and approval maintenance.
- Manage engineering teams, quality systems, certification procedures, and audit readiness.
Lab Manager / Senior Compliance Engineer
SIEMIC, Inc.
Milpitas
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Led EMI/EMC, Safety, RF, and SAR compliance testing for wireless and electronic products targeting U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific markets.
- Developed in-house EMC/RF test automation systems using LabVIEW and Agilent VEE to enhance efficiency.
- Supported type approval and homologation documentation, including test reports, technical descriptions, and regulatory dossiers.
- Served as certification reviewer under FCC TCB, ISED FCB, CE RED Notified Body, and Japan MIC certification schemes.
- Coordinated with certification bodies and technical services during review cycles, corrective actions, and approval validation.
- Supported ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, internal audits, and technical governance.
Test Development Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supported manufacturing NPI projects by providing project management and test development expertise.
- Developed production test solutions for 2G/3G/4G cellular base stations and telecom infrastructure products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of testing processes.
Hardware Engineer
Potevio (Shanghai)
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Designed RF circuits and antennas for 13.56 MHz RFID systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Conducted EMI/EMC testing and debugging, leading to successful system-level validation.
- Coordinated national certification testing to validate product performance, enhancing compliance and market readiness.
- Supported early production and addressed post-deployment technical issues, contributing to product stability and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Nankai University
Tianjin, China07-2005
Skills
- Global homologation and type approval strategy
- Automotive compliance expertise
- Consumer electronics EMI/EMC compliance
- Wireless and RF regulatory compliance
- ISO/IEC 17065 certification programs
- ISO/IEC 17025 testing governance
- Certification documentation management
- Compliance matrix development
- Technical file review
- Cross-functional engineering collaboration
- Customer interface management
Core Expertise
- Global Homologation & Type Approval Strategy
- Automotive, Consumer electronics EMI/EMC Compliance
- Wireless & RF Regulatory Compliance (FCC, CE/RED, ISED)
- ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Programs
- ISO/IEC 17025 Testing & Technical Governance
- Global Market Access & Approval Maintenance
- Certification Documentation & Regulatory Dossiers
- Supplier Test Plans, Compliance Matrices & Technical File Review
- Cross-Functional Engineering & Customer Interface
Websites
Timeline
General Manager & Technical Manager
Vista Laboratories, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Lab Manager / Senior Compliance Engineer
SIEMIC, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2015
Test Development Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell
01.2008 - 01.2009
Hardware Engineer
Potevio (Shanghai)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Nankai University