Compliance Engineer III (Hardware Controls)

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Compliance Engineer III (Hardware Controls) to lead regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. You’ll partner with design, hardware, and firmware teams to plan compliance activities, prepare test plans, and manage third-party labs for certification.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, 5+ years of electronic controls experience, and the ability to balance safety, performance, and regulatory constraints

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with electronic controls development including compliance management.
• Experience with change control of manufactured components which require compliance management.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting technical procedures and government/agency regulations (UL, CSA, CE, FCC, etc.).
• Able to work successfully with multiple departments such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, service engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Technical knowledge of PCB design and compliance testing methods.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and/or Design-of-Experiments (DOE).
• Familiarity with multiple communications media and protocol such as wired, wireless, optic, CAN, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Competencies: Ethics/Integrity, Accountability, Adaptability/Flexibility, Dependability, Teamwork, Communication, Problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Work with product management, controls engineering, and compliance organizations to capture electronic controls compliance activities for electronic controls in HVAC and water heating applications.
• Develop controls compliance certification test plans and work with certification agencies and 3rd party testing partners to execute and document control compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams through direct interactions and team meetings in completing compliance activities and bringing compliant products into production.
• Participate in formal design reviews of electronic controls requirements, schematics, PCB layouts, as well as FMEA, DFM, DFT, and other related analyses
• Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
• Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, including review of design documentation and testing requirements and overseeing technical aspects of qualification builds.
• Continue to develop professionally. Represent company as requested in technical societies and keep the company advised of pertinent developments, new concepts, and opportunities.

Skills

UL/FCC regulations

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

PCB design knowledge

DOE / statistics

Regulatory compliance

Communications protocols (CAN/BACnet/‑

MS Office

Industry standards interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Change control systems

Compliance testing methods

Job description

Job Description

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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.

Responsibilities

• Work with product management, controls engineering, and compliance organizations to capture electronic controls compliance activities for electronic controls in HVAC and water heating applications.
• Develop controls compliance certification test plans and work with certification agencies and 3rd party testing partners to execute and document control compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams through direct interactions and team meetings in completing compliance activities and bringing compliant products into production.
• Participate in formal design reviews of electronic controls requirements, schematics, PCB layouts, as well as FMEA, DFM, DFT, and other related analyses
• Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
• Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, including review of design documentation and testing requirements and overseeing technical aspects of qualification builds.
• Continue to develop professionally. Represent company as requested in technical societies and keep the company advised of pertinent developments, new concepts, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with electronic controls development including compliance management.
• Experience with change control of manufactured components which require compliance management.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting technical procedures and government/agency regulations (UL, CSA, CE, FCC, etc.).
• Able to work successfully with multiple departments such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, service engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Technical knowledge of PCB design and compliance testing methods.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and/or Design-of-Experiments (DOE).
• Familiarity with multiple communications media and protocol such as wired, wireless, optic, CAN, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Must possess and demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies:
  • Ethics/Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Teamwork
  • Communication (clearly communicate technical information to all audiences)
  • Problem solving

How To Stand Out

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Systems, Safety, or Reliability Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Experience with creating compliance management processes and systems for small to medium sized engineering organizations
• Experience with control designs utilizing Renesas microcontrollers, RS-485 communication, LCDs, Bluetooth and/or cellular communications, low power, and analog circuitry.
• Experience utilizing a formal Product Development Process
• Work Experience in a test laboratory or compliance agency
• Experience in performing radiated & conducted emissions/susceptibility testing, and results analysis.

At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.