Homologation Compliance Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist for product certification in the US and EU markets. The role requires translating regulatory requirements into concrete design criteria for hardware and antenna engineers, and planning testing with accredited labs to ensure CE and FCC compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing TD files, Declarations of Conformity, and FCC submission packages, plus advising on labeling and post-market surveillance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in component certification for US and CE
• Define/regulatory testing and conformity pathways (EU Notified Body Modules, FCC SDoC)
• Translate requirements (RF, EMC, SAR, electrical safety) into design criteria for hardware/antenna engineers
• Plan and oversee compliance testing at accredited labs
• Compile/maintain TD files for CE marking, DoC, FCC packages

Responsibilities

• Define and execute certification and regulatory compliance strategies for products in US and EU markets
• Interpret/regulate requirements to engineering teams to ensure compliant development
• Coordinate testing activities with external labs and certification agencies
• Prepare and maintain technical compliance documentation, certification files, and FCC submissions
• Serve as primary technical interface with Notified Bodies, TCBs, and FCC/market surveillance authorities
• Advise on labeling (FCC ID, CE Mark) and support post-market investigations and corrective actions

Skills

Component certification

Regulatory testing

TD documentation

Notified Bodies liaison

FCC/CE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

• 5+ years of experience in component certification in major markets including US and CE
• Define and execute regulatory testing and conformity assessment pathways (e.g., EU Notified Body Modules, FCC Certification/Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity).
• Translate regulatory requirements—including RF spectrum efficiency, EMC, SAR/MPE exposure, and electrical safety—into concrete technical design criteria for hardware and antenna engineers.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee compliance testing programs at accredited third-party test houses.
• Compile, review, and maintain Technical Documentation (TD) files for CE marking, draft EU Declarations of Conformity (DoC), and prepare complete FCC grant application packages (including schematics, block diagrams, and operational descriptions).
• Advice on correct compliance labeling requirements (e.g., FCC ID, CE Mark) and support post-market surveillance activities, addressing any emerging compliance issues.

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 5+ years of experience in component certification in major markets including US and CE
• Define and execute regulatory testing and conformity assessment pathways (e.g., EU Notified Body Modules, FCC Certification/Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity).
• Translate regulatory requirements—including RF spectrum efficiency, EMC, SAR/MPE exposure, and electrical safety—into concrete technical design criteria for hardware and antenna engineers.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee compliance testing programs at accredited third-party test houses.
• Compile, review, and maintain Technical Documentation (TD) files for CE marking, draft EU Declarations of Conformity (DoC), and prepare complete FCC grant application packages (including schematics, block diagrams, and operational descriptions).
• Advice on correct compliance labeling requirements (e.g., FCC ID, CE Mark) and support post-market surveillance activities, addressing any emerging compliance issues.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and execute certification and regulatory compliance strategies for products targeted at global markets, including the US and EU.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to engineering teams, ensuring compliance is incorporated throughout product development.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee compliance testing activities with external laboratories and certification agencies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical compliance documentation, certification files, Declarations of Conformity, and FCC submission packages.
• Act as the primary technical interface with Notified Bodies, Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs), and FCC/market surveillance authorities.
• Provide guidance on compliance labeling requirements (FCC ID, CE Marking, etc.) and support post-market compliance investigations, audits, and corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in product certification and regulatory compliance for wireless/electronic products for US & CE

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 a year