Compliance Engineer III (Hardware Controls)

Nortekhvac; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rheem North America is seeking a Compliance Engineer III (Hardware Controls) in Indianapolis. You will ensure products meet UL safety standards and FCC EMC/EMI/RF regulations, lead compliance planning across the lifecycle, and coordinate with design, hardware and firmware teams.

This hybrid role includes relocation assistance and focuses on maintaining technical files, risk assessments, and clear regulatory guidance to support safe, compliant product launches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet UL safety standards and FCC EMC/EMI/RF regulations.
• Lead compliance planning across the product lifecycle with design, hardware and firmware teams.
• Prepare test plans and coordinate internal pre-compliance evaluations.
• Maintain technical files, regulatory compliance documentation, and risk assessments.

Job description

The Compliance Engineer III (Hardware Controls) ensures that products meet all applicable UL safety standards and FCC electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interface (EMI) and radio frequency (RF) regulations. In this role, the engineer leads compliance planning throughout the product lifecycle, partnering with design, hardware, and firmware teams to define requirements, evaluate design decisions, and mitigate risks early in the development cycle. They prepare test plans, coordinate internal pre-compliance evaluations, and manage relationships with third-party laboratories to complete formal certification testing. This position also involves maintaining a deep understanding of evolving UL and FCC requirements and translating them into clear, actionable guidance for engineering teams.

Beyond testing and documentation, the Compliance Engineer (Hardware Controls) drives continuous improvement in compliance processes, ensuring efficient product approvals and reducing costly redesign cycles. They develop and maintain technical files, regulatory compliance documentation, declarations of conformity, and risk assessments to support product launches and audits. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication across technical and non-technical groups, and the ability to balance safety, performance, and regulatory constraints in complex electronic control systems.

This position will serve Rheem North America, located in Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available.