Seeking a Product Compliance Engineer for a high growth capital equipment development and manufacturing company in the Reading, MA area.
The Product Compliance Engineer would be responsible for overseeing product safety, regulatory compliance, certification, and ongoing post-market compliance for complex automated test systems. Success in this position requires a strong working knowledge of IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1 and practical, hands-on safety engineering experience to translate regulatory standards into actionable engineering solutions.
Full W-2 benefits and bonus offered! APPLY NOW!
location: North Reading, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lifecycle Safety & Compliance: Direct end-to-end product safety and compliance programs across product development, market release, and sustaining engineering phases.
- Design & Risk Evaluation: Partner with engineering teams to determine regulatory scopes, apply IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1 standards, and mitigate risks early through structured design reviews, hazard analyses, and pre-compliance evaluations.
- Technical Analysis: Review circuit schematics, wiring interconnect diagrams, and system architecture to uncover potential safety issues and engineer practical corrective measures.
- Testing & Coordination: Conduct and oversee hands-on safety evaluations; prepare equipment prototypes, test fixtures, comprehensive test plans, and technical documentation for internal audits and accredited third-party test houses.
- Regulatory Agency Liaison: Interface directly with independent testing laboratories and certification bodies to resolve non-conformances and secure CE marking, NRTL certifications, SEMI compliance, and relevant global market access approvals.
- Technical Documentation: Maintain Constructional Data Forms (CDFs), Critical Component Lists (CCLs), Technical Construction Files (TCFs), safety test reports, and compliance certificates.
- Change Management: Evaluate engineering change orders (ECOs), alternate component selections, and hardware modifications for potential impacts on certified baselines.
- Standardization & Improvement: Establish best practices for compliance workflows, refine safety testing protocols, and mentor cross-functional teams on evolving global regulations.
- Travel: Support domestic and international on-site audits and lab testing as needed (up to 10%).
qualifications:
-Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
-Experience: 5+ years dedicated to product safety, regulatory engineering, or product certification for complex electrical/electromechanical systems.
-Core Standard: Deep working knowledge of IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1, with proven application in product design, safety testing, or international certification programs.
-Regulatory Acumen: Solid familiarity with CE marking frameworks and SEMI S2/S8 guidelines.
-Supplementary Standards: Working knowledge of IEC 60825-1 (laser safety), IEC 60204-1 (electrical machinery), and NFPA 79.
-Hands-on Verification: Direct experience executing laboratory benchtop safety testing (e.g., dielectric withstand, leakage current, temperature rise, single-fault conditions).
-Engineering Acumen: Proven ability to read and interpret complex schematics, electrical assembly drawings, bill of materials, and mechanical diagrams.
-Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated track record collaborating across distributed multi-disciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical non-conformances.
skills:
automated test,regulatory compliance,product safety,regulatory compliance,safety engineering
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
