Compliance Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks a Compliance Engineer in Newark, NJ to own product safety, EMC, and regulatory certification across the entire product lifecycle. This on-site role oversees strategy, testing coordination, audits, and governance with cross-functional teams.

You will manage end-to-end global certifications (UL, CSA, TÜV, CE, UKCA, CB Scheme), coordinate with labs and regulators, drive pre-compliance campaigns, and author Technical Construction Files and declarations of conformity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in regulatory affairs, product safety compliance, or certification management within electronics manufacturing.
• Experience leading UL, CSA, TÜV, or CB Scheme submissions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 auditing and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end global product certifications with schedules and budgets.
• Act as liaison with testing laboratories, NRTLs, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee pre-compliance and formal certification test campaigns and resolve findings.
• Author declarations of conformity, Technical Construction Files, and CB test reports.
• Embed compliance into R&D design gates and manage component lists.
• Lead agency factory inspections and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Product safety compliance

Certification management

EMC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Compliance Engineer | Product Safety & Regulatory

Newark, NJ (On-site)

Department: Research & Development (R&D) | Reports To: Director of R&D

A premier global manufacturer of high-reliability industrial power products is seeking a Compliance Engineer to own product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and regulatory certification across the entire product lifecycle. Its solutions power mission-critical applications across the semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, defense, and test & measurement sectors.

Operating from the company’s New Jersey design and manufacturing center of excellence, this role serves as the final authority on certification strategy, testing coordination, agency audits, and compliance governance — partnering with R&D, Hardware Design, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end global product certifications (UL, CSA, TÜV, CE Mark, UKCA, CB Scheme) with schedules, milestones, and budgets
• Act as primary technical liaison with accredited testing laboratories, NRTLs, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee pre-compliance and formal certification test campaigns and drive resolution of technical findings
• Author global declarations of conformity, Technical Construction Files, and CB test reports
• Embed compliance into R&D design gates and govern the Approved/Critical Components List
• Hold final approval authority on Engineering Change Orders and component substitutions
• Oversee EMC compliance and global environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, TSCA, WEEE)
• Lead agency factory inspection audits and drive RCA/CAPA resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years in regulatory affairs, product safety compliance, or certification management within electronics manufacturing
• Experience leading UL, CSA, TÜV, or CB Scheme safety certification submissions
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 auditing practices and Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with IEC/UL 61010-1, IEC 62368-1, and related EMC/immunity standards