Safety Engineer

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

World-class benefits

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) is looking for a dedicated compliance engineer to support global safety agency efforts in product development. The role involves managing high-voltage design checks and safety certification submissions while collaborating closely with R&D teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and experience with UL or equivalent safety certifications.

We offer competitive compensation along with world-class benefits and recognize individual performance through various incentive programs. FIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in product safety, certification, or compliance engineering.
• Experience with UL or equivalent safety certification agencies.
• Hands-on experience with product test laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Provide global safety agency support across product development.
• Lead and manage safety certification submissions including UL and TÜV.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate safety requirements.

Skills

Product safety

High-voltage design

Electrical safety fundamentals

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide global safety agency support across product development and sustaining programs
• Perform high-voltage design checks to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards
• Lead and manage safety certification submissions including UL, TÜV, FCC, and other regional approvals
• Act as technical interface with certification agencies and accredited laboratories
• Interpret and apply international safety standards, including IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination)
• Conduct safety compliance evaluations including:
• Creepage and clearance verification
• Dielectric withstand and electrical spacing review
• Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate safety requirements early in product design
• Support certification testing activities at internal and external test laboratories
• Monitor latest IEC safety standards and communicate updates to engineering teams
• Maintain certification documentation, compliance reports, and technical files
• Support global manufacturing sites and customer technical discussions related to safety compliance
• Travel domestically and internationally as part of normal job responsibilities to support certification
• Testing, manufacturing coordination, and customer technical activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 3–5 years of experience in product safety, certification, or compliance engineering
• Experience working with UL or equivalent safety certification agencies preferred
• Experience with high-power or high-voltage products
• Strong understanding of high-voltage design requirements and electrical safety fundamentals
• Knowledge of IEC 60664-1 and insulation coordination principles
• Experience preparing or supporting safety certification submissions
• Hands‑on experience working with or supporting product test laboratories
• Familiarity with CAD software for engineering design review
• Ability to independently review and verify high-voltage product designs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in connector, EV power, power distribution, or data center applications
• Strong teamwork mindset and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Good technical documentation and communication capability

Foxconn Interconnect Technology, Inc. (“FIT”) focuses on the development, manufacturing and marketing of electronic and optoelectronic connectors, antennas, acoustic components, cables, and modules for applications in computers, communication equipment, consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial and green energy field products.

We offer our employees competitive compensation and world class benefits. In addition, we recognize the performance of the company, business unit and individual through our incentive and recognition programs. FIT is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.