Approvals Engineer

Bosch Group; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, IL, is seeking a qualified engineer to lead product evaluation, testing, and certification activities for UL/CSA/IEC standards. The role is hybrid with 60% in-office presence in Mount Prospect.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical documents, and support regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Candidates should have an engineering degree and hands-on testing experience, including fixtures and test equipment setup.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering/Science required; Bachelor's preferred in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Experience with evaluation, testing and certification to UL, CSA, IEC, EN standards.
• Ability to work with cross-functional product teams and communicate complex information.
• Experience programming, customizing, and setting up test equipment; create custom fixtures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, prepare, and complete product agency approval per UL/CSA/IEC.
• Perform product certification activities via external lab or internal Approvals Lab.
• Support Data Acceptance Programs for UL/CSA.
• Maintain test procedures, databases, and certification records; draft docs.
• Collaborate with product teams to meet deadlines.
• Support regulatory compliance and product risk assessment.
• Serve as proxy for US/Canada launch project approval.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Programming for tests

Office software

Physical ability

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering/Science

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment setup

Custom fixtures design

MS Office

Job description

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

• 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)

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 GreatestWorkplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025

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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