Approbation Engineer

Signify; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, is seeking an R&D Approbation Engineer to develop and validate engineering solutions for regulatory and quality standards. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You’ll design testing protocols, collaborate with regulatory bodies for approvals, analyze documentation for industry standards, support audits, and drive risk assessments for engineering projects, including new product development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with focus on product safety
• Experience in product testing and regulatory compliance
• ISO 9001 or regulatory affairs certification
• Experience with UL/ETL/DLC/Energy Star certifications
• Experience with New Product Development launches
• Excellent communication in English

Responsibilities

• Designs testing protocols to verify product safety and efficacy
• Collaborates with regulatory bodies for approvals and certifications
• Analyzes technical documentation for industry standards; supports audits
• Monitors ongoing compliance and recommends improvements
• Leads risk assessments and mitigation planning for engineering projects
• Prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders; handles certifications

Skills

Testing protocols

Regulatory approvals

Compliance documentation

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as an R&D Approbation Engineer in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon with Signify.

Develops and validates engineering solutions to meet regulatory and quality standards. Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Designs and implements testing protocols to verify product safety and efficacy.
• Collaborates with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals and certifications.
• Analyzes technical documentation to ensure alignment with industry standards. Provides technical support during audits and inspections.
• Monitors ongoing compliance and recommends improvements as needed.
• Leads risk assessments and mitigation planning for engineering projects. Prepares detailed reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for any New and existing product certification compliance to Certification entities as UL/ETL/DLC/Energy star/etc

More about you

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline with a specialized focus on product safety protocols and regulatory compliance standards.

Experience in product testing, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment within a research and development environment, demonstrating ability to manage and evaluate product approval processes effectively.

Certification in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) or regulatory affairs certification relevant to product approval processes.

Desired experience with certification entities such as UL/ETL/DLC/Energy star

Experience on New Product Development Launches processes

Excellent communication in English is a must

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Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.