Approvals Engineer

Bosch; Mount Prospect (IL); Hybrid; USD 77.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, IL, seeks an engineer to lead product evaluation, testing, and certification activities for UL, CSA, IEC, and similar standards. This hybrid role requires 60% in-office presence and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will prepare test samples, maintain certification records, and support regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Associates degrees are required; a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree in Engineering/Science required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with evaluation, testing and certification to UL, CSA, IEC, EN standards.
• Experience with preparing test samples for certification tests.
• Ability to work with cross-functional product teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to discuss and communicate complex information with diverse professionals.
• Experience with programming, customizing, and setting up test equipment for agency tests; creation of custom fixtures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate, prepare, and complete product agency approvals per UL/CSA/IEC/EN requirements.
• Perform product certification activities with third-party labs or internal Approvals Lab.
• Contribute to lab acceptance and documentation for Data Acceptance Programs.
• Analyze current test procedures and maintain project databases and certification records.
• Draft and review product technical documents such as user manuals/labels.
• Support regulatory compliance and product risk assessment activities.
• Serve as proxy/backup gatekeeper for US/Canada launches.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Test equipment programming

Fixture creation

Microsoft Office

Physical lifting 45 lbs

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Engineering/Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Electrical preferred

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

Our Mount Prospect location offers engaging opportunities for engineering and technology professionals to support our renowned brands of handheld power tools. As a leading global technology and services supplier committed to innovative R&D, we’ll empower you to explore many established and emerging areas of expertise. These include mechanical and electrical engineering for product design and testing; 3-D digital fabrication; the Internet of things (IoT); software development; chat bots and cognitive computing; robotics; and IT project management.

This is your chance to Go Big. Go Bold. And develop products that enhance the quality of life, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH.

Job Description

This role is hybrid remote with 60% monthly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week).

• Responsible for evaluation, preparation, and completion of new and legacy product agency approval according to applicable UL, CSA, IEC, or other agency requirements.
• Performs product certification activities with third-party certification agencies through either external testing lab or the internal Approvals Lab.
• Contributes to internal lab’s acceptance and documentation for new and legacy products for submission under Data Acceptance Programs of UL and CSA.
• Analyzes current test procedures for internal lab tests. Maintains project databases and certification records. Contributes to drafting and reviewing of product technical documents such as user manuals/labels. Aligns with project deadlines and collaborates with product teams.
• Supports regulatory compliance and product risk assessment activities.
• Serves as proxy and backup market entry gatekeeper for US and Canadian launch project approval.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Training, Experience, etc.

• Associate's Degree in Engineering/Science required, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• Experience with evaluation, testing and certification of products according to UL, CSA, IEC, EN, and similar agency standards.
• Experience with preparing test samples for certification tests
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional product teams with various cultural backgrounds
• Ability to discuss and communicate complex information with people of diverse professional backgrounds.
• Experience with programming, customizing, and setting up test equipment to perform agency tests. Creation of custom fixtures to support product testing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Safety Sensitive position.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025
• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2026

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $77,000 - $85,200. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.

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