Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Copeland LP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support product safety certifications and regulatory compliance activities for HVAC and refrigeration products. This role acts as a liaison between engineering teams, testing laboratories, and certification agencies to ensure products meet applicable safety and certification requirements.

The engineer will coordinate certification projects, review technical data, support compliance activities, and work with organizations such as UL, BV,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in product compliance, product safety, regulatory engineering, product certification, testing and validation, laboratory engineering, quality or compliance-related engineering functions.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering reports, or test data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product certification activities for HVAC and refrigeration products.
• Serve as primary liaison between engineering teams, testing laboratories, and certification agencies.
• Support certification projects with organizations such as UL, Bureau Veritas, BV, VDE, and other regulatory bodies.
• Review technical documentation, test reports, certification packages, and compliance records.
• Assist in preparing and submitting documentation for product certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address product safety and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support laboratory testing activities and evaluate test results against standards.
• Maintain certification records, technical files, compliance databases, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits, certification reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries from internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Monitor changes to applicable standards and implement updates.

Skills

Regulatory engineering

Product certification

Technical documentation review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

SUMMARY

Copeland is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support product safety certifications and regulatory compliance activities for HVAC and refrigeration products. This role serves as a key liaison between engineering teams, testing laboratories, and certification agencies to ensure products meet applicable safety and certification requirements.

The Regulatory Compliance Engineer will coordinate product certification projects, review technical and test documentation, support compliance activities, and work closely with organizations such as UL, Bureau Veritas, and other regulatory bodies. This position offers an excellent opportunity for engineers with backgrounds in product compliance, product safety, certification, testing, validation, laboratory operations, HVAC, refrigeration, or related technical fields who are interested in developing expertise in regulatory compliance.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, technical curiosity, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate product certification activities for HVAC and refrigeration products.
• Serve as a primary liaison between engineering teams, testing laboratories, and certification agencies.
• Support certification projects with organizations such as UL, Bureau Veritas (BV), VDE, and other regulatory bodies.
• Review technical documentation, test reports, certification packages, and compliance records.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for product certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and address product safety and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate test results against applicable standards.
• Maintain certification records, technical files, compliance databases, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits, certification reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Respond to technical and regulatory inquiries from internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Monitor changes to applicable standards and support implementation of compliance-related updates.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Product compliance Product safety Regulatory engineering Product certification Testing and validation Laboratory engineering Quality or compliance-related engineering functions
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering reports, or test data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
• Willingness to learn new standards, regulations, and certification processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with HVAC, refrigeration, appliance, industrial equipment, electrical products, or related industries.
• Experience working directly with certification agencies such as: UL Bureau Veritas (BV) VDE Intertek CSA
• Experience supporting product certification, product approvals, or compliance programs.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, product validation, or product safety evaluations.
• Knowledge of standards such as: UL 60730-1 UL 60335-2-34 UL 60335 family of standards CE marking ISO standards
• Experience supporting technical audits or compliance reviews.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Develop a strong understanding of Copeland products and certification processes.
• Build effective working relationships with engineering teams, laboratories, and certification agencies.
• Independently support product certification projects.
• Confidently review certification documentation and test data.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance and product safety requirements across the business.

Why Join Copeland?

• Work on products that directly impact safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, laboratories, and global certification organizations.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Join a collaborative team that values learning, development, and independent problem-solving.
• Play a critical role in bringing safe, compliant products to market.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future- for our generation and all those to come.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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