Electrical Safety Compliance Engineer III

Nextpower Inc; Sorocaba; Híbrido; BRL 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nextpower Inc. is seeking an Electrical Safety Compliance Engineer to support global and LATAM certification efforts for electrical and electromechanical systems.

You will conduct hands-on safety evaluations and pre‑compliance testing, coordinating with UL/IEC, EU LVD, and MD/MR requirements to ensure market access. Responsibilities include construction reviews, agency coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 3–6 years of experience in electrical safety, product compliance, testing, or certification roles.
• Hands‑on with hipot testers, leakage current testers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and lab equipment.
• Familiar with EU LVD, Machinery Directive/Regulation, UL/IEC 61010, 62368-1 and certification processes.

Responsabilidades

• Perform electrical safety evaluations and pre‑compliance testing for global products.
• Support LATAM and global certification activities with agencies (UL, Intertek, INMETRO).
• Coordinate test plans, review certification reports, and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and program teams to integrate safety into designs.
• Prepare technical documentation for UL, CE, and regional certifications; travel within LATAM as needed.

Conhecimentos

Electrical safety

Certification knowledge

Test equipment

Risk assessment

English fluency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

Hipot testers

Leakage current testers

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Job Description: We are seeking an Electrical Safety Compliance Engineer to support global and LATAM certification efforts for our electrical and electromechanical systems. In this role, you will be responsible for hands‑on electrical safety evaluations, pre‑compliance testing, and support of third‑party certification activities to ensure products meet applicable North American, European, and LATAM regulatory requirements. This position will interface closely with design engineering, quality, program management, and external agencies. You will act as a technical resource for electrical safety standards and certification activities including UL/IEC safety standards, EU LVD, and Machinery Directive / Machinery Regulation requirements, supporting products from development through global market access.

Core Responsibilities

Electrical Safety Evaluation & Pre-Compliance Testing Conduct internal electrical safety evaluations including dielectric withstand (hipot), leakage current, ground continuity, and abnormal fault condition testing. Support pre-compliance testing activities and identify design risks early to reduce certification delays and re-test cycles; Construction Review & Certification Support; Perform product construction reviews and support evaluation of schematics, BOMs, critical components, grounding, insulation, and enclosure designs to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and certification requirements; Global & LATAM Regulatory Compliance; Support compliance efforts for UL/IEC safety standards, EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Machinery Directive / Machinery Regulation (MD/MR), and applicable LATAM certification requirements. Assist with certification activities for products intended for North America, Europe, and LATAM markets; NRTL & Certification Agency Coordination; Support relationships and activities with NRTLs and certification bodies (e.g., UL, Intertek, INMETRO). Coordinate test plans, assist with issue resolution during testing, and review certification reports and technical documentation; Cross-Functional Collaboration; Partner with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to integrate safety and compliance requirements into product designs. Support both new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining engineering activities; Technical Documentation; Prepare and review technical documentation including compliance reports, risk assessments, product descriptions, and certification support materials required for UL, CE, and regional certification activities; Testing Support & Travel; Provide hands‑on support for certification and validation testing activities as needed. Occasional travel within LATAM may be required to support regional certification efforts or inspections.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 3–6 years of experience in electrical safety, product compliance, testing, or certification-related roles; Hands‑on experience with electrical safety test equipment including hipot testers, leakage current testers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related laboratory equipment; Familiarity with electrical safety standards and certification requirements including: EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD), · Machinery Directive / Machinery Regulation concepts, UL/IEC 61010 , UL/IEC 62368-1 Experience working with certification agencies or test laboratories; Ability to interpret standards and support compliance evaluations for electrical and electromechanical products; Experience performing product risk assessments; Demonstrated experience in fast‑paced engineering or product development environments; Fluent English (spoken and written) required for collaboration with U.S.-based engineering teams and global certification agencies.

About Us

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.