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Sr. Compliance Engineer
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What they do
An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
$116,278 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Compliance Engineer, Product Safety & EMCLocation Marlborough, MA About the Job As a Compliance Engineer focused on Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), you will play a key role in ensuring that our scientific and industrial products meet global regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and Europe to guide certification efforts, support compliance strategies, and ensure adherence to evolving industry requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities Drive and support technical compliance activities, including managing certification files and communicating with safety agencies. Monitor and evaluate the development of new national and international standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Systems Business Unit stakeholders in the U.S. and Europe to align compliance efforts. Guide engineering teams through certification processes across a diverse and complex product portfolio. Apply strong knowledge of safety and EMC requirements and test methods for industrial and scientific equipment (UL, CSA, IEC, EN). Participate in design verification and safety agency testing, including hardware, software, and EMC validation. Stay current on industry trends in product safety and EMC and educate engineering teams on new and updated regulations. Support risk assessment activities, including Hazard Analysis and FMEA development for safety and compliance risks. Provide guidance on interpretation and application of national and international safety standards. Engage in early-stage product development and design changes to ensure compliance readiness. Develop and implement strategies to obtain and maintain certifications (UL, cUL, CE under Machinery, Low Voltage, and EMC Directives). Assist in component selection and evaluation of alternative components. Define and support system test apparatus and equipment for pre-compliance evaluations. Assess reliability of components, equipment, and processes related to compliance. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 5 years of experience in compliance engineering or product safety. Experience obtaining safety certifications such as UL, cUL, and CE (Machinery, Low Voltage, EMC Directives). Knowledge of safety and EMC standards in North America and Europe. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and regions. Experience with schematic capture tools and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. 8-10 years of experience in compliance engineering. Project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives.