Global Compliance Engineer - Power Electronics

AMETEK, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA with company contribution

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Compliance Engineer to ensure products meet global regulatory, safety, and EMC requirements from concept through certification and market release.

The role collaborates with Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, and external certification bodies to integrate compliance early in design and maintain ongoing conformity throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in electronic product design and manufacturing.
• 4+ years of experience in Regulatory/Compliance Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with UL 1778 and UL 1973 standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global standards and regulations, including UL, IEC, CE, FCC, CSA, RoHS, and REACH.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements relevant to power electronics and battery systems, including IEC 61000 (EMC), IEC 62368/60950 (Product Safety), IEC 61800 (Drives), CISPR emissions.
• Lead product certification activities, including UL listing, CE marking, and other regional approvals.
• Act as the primary interface with certification agencies such as UL, TÜV, and Intertek during testing and approval processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into product designs.
• Coordinate with Product Development and Sustaining Engineering teams to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Manage project timelines, identify compliance risks, and proactively escape issues when necessary.
• Develop strong data collection processes and generate detailed compliance reports aligned with certification agency requirements and audit expectations.
• Support audits, documentation, and regulatory reporting as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

EMC

Product certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Compliance Engineer to ensure products meet global regulatory, safety, and EMC requirements from concept through certification and market release.

The role collaborates with Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, and external certification bodies to integrate compliance early in design and maintain ongoing conformity throughout the lifecycle.