Philip Thompson is a Senior Engineer boasting more than a decade of expertise in Wireless Testing, Radio Certification and Connected Technologies.
Philip Thompson is a Senior Engineer boasting more than a decade of expertise in Wireless Testing, Radio Certification and Connected Technologies.
Experience
Commenced his professional journey at Element as a Certification Engineer, advancing through the engineering hierarchy within the organization. Phil adeptly serves as a Wireless Product Assessor for radio regulatory compliance schemes across Canada, Europe, Japan, the UK, and the US, facilitating the seamless delivery of wireless technologies across projects of varying scales. In addition, he assumes the role of a peer reviewer for Element’s advisory services group.
Presently holding the position of Senior Engineer within the Product Certification and Approvals group, Phil collaborates closely with Advisory Services and Wireless Testing units in North America, Europe, and Asia, providing comprehensive support to our global staff and clientele.
Career Highlights
- Technical lead during Element’s UK Certification Body yearly routine accreditation process.
- Supporting staff on Element’s extensive business units globally.
- Recipient of 2 Element CEO Awards.
- Recipient of 1 Element Local Excellence Award.
Specialisms
- Canada – ISED Certification
- US - FCC Certification
- EU - Radio Equipment Directive
- UK - RER
- JP – MIC Radio Certification
- EC CB Scheme
Professional qualifications
- BEng in Electrical Engineering
Memberships
- Member of The Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK.
- Member of Telecommunications Certification Council, US.
- Member of Ordem dos Engenheiros, Portugal.
Sector Expertise
- Wireless
- Connected Technologies
- Telecommunications
- Radio Regulatory Approvals
- Global Market Access (GMA)
- Mobile and Cellular Devices
- 5G Test and Certification
- Consumer Electronics
- Internet of Things (IoT)