Compliance Engineer

TÜV Rheinland North America; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland North America is seeking a Senior Test Engineer / Compliance Engineer for its Power Electronics team in the United States. You will support certification projects for batteries, ESS, EVSE, and related electrical equipment, conducting compliance evaluations and developing test plans.

The role requires 2–5 years in product safety, regulatory compliance, and electrical testing, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in related area.
• 2–5 years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, certification, or electrical testing.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance testing, engineering evaluations, and certification of electrical and power electronic products per NA and international standards.
• Develop test plans, procedures, certification documentation, and technical reports.
• Conduct product construction reviews, design evaluations, and troubleshooting to achieve compliance.
• Execute laboratory testing, analyze data, and support laboratory operations and calibration.
• Collaborate with project engineers, technicians, quality teams, certification bodies, and customers to ensure project success while satisfying ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Support witness testing, field evaluations, and customer demonstrations as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Regulatory compliance

Testing & certification

Documentation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

Products

In the Products business unit at TÜV Rheinland, we are looking for talents who want to stand with us at the forefront of safety, quality, and innovation. Our goal is to make products safe and compliant with standards in international markets – from consumer goods to highly complex medical devices. In doing so, we support companies in complying with national and international standards.

Our Core Areas

• Softlines: Testing, inspection, and certification services for textiles, clothing, footwear, leather goods, and other consumer products.
• Hardlines: Safety and quality testing for household goods, toys, furniture, sports equipment, tools, and DIY products.
• Electrical: Testing and certification of electrical and electronic products, from household appliances to industrial control systems.
• Solar & Commercial: Quality assurance and certification of photovoltaic modules, inverters, and commercial technical installations.
• Medical: Comprehensive testing and certification for medical devices, from diagnostic equipment to implants.

Join a Strong Team!

At TÜV Rheinland, you can contribute and expand your expertise in an international environment. We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, embracing diversity and continuous learning. Together, we shape a future where safety and quality go hand in hand.

Compensation Data

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 and reflects factors such as years of experience, relevant expertise, and overall qualifications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Test Engineer / Compliance Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, and certification testing to join our Power Electronics team. The ideal candidate will support certification projects for renewable energy products, Batteries, Energy storage systems (ESS), EV charging equipment (EVSE), power conversion equipment, and related electrical products.

This role involves conducting compliance evaluations, developing test plans, executing laboratory testing, reviewing product designs, and collaborating with customers throughout the certification process. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced laboratory environment while supporting innovative technologies in clean energy and electrification.

The candidate will require for the canddiate to travel up to 50%.

Job Description

• Perform compliance testing, engineering evaluations, and certification of electrical and power electronic products in accordance with North American and international standards.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, certification documentation, and comprehensive technical reports.
• Conduct product construction reviews, design evaluations, engineering assessments, and troubleshoot test failures by working with customers to achieve compliance.
• Execute laboratory testing, analyze test data, and support laboratory operations, including equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with project engineers, laboratory technicians, quality teams, certification bodies, and customers to ensure successful project execution while maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements.
• Support witness testing, field evaluations, customer demonstrations, and other technical activities as required while managing project schedules and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience in related area.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, certification, or electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and power electronics.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation including:
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 50%).
• Functional safety, Grid code testing experience, Robot certification, Interoperability testing experience are the plus factors.
• Standard committee member is a plus factor.