Senior Certification Engineer – HVAC & Thermal Systems (Hybrid)

Manpower Engineering; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Disability insurance

Group term life insurance

HSA, FSA options

PTO and holidays

401k matching

Company events

Job summary

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in Thermal Solutions to hire a Senior Certification Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on leading product safety certifications and global regulatory compliance across cooling and HVAC products.

Position requires 5+ years in certification and strong knowledge of UL/CSA/IEC/NRTL processes, with a direct-hire, hybrid-capable arrangement. DOE will guide final compensation beyond base pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product certification, compliance, product safety, HVAC, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• Experience leading certification projects from requirements through testing, approval, and sustaining compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UL, CSA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, and NRTL certification processes.
• Experience interpreting standards for electromechanical systems including fluid systems, controls, motors, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Strong project management, technical writing, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification strategy and compliance activities for new and existing products.
• Manage UL, CSA, IEC, AHRI, CE, UKCA, and other applicable certification programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with testing laboratories, certification agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Review product designs, schematics, P&IDs, BOMs, and technical documentation for compliance requirements.
• Develop certification plans, compliance matrices, test plans, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate testing, audits, agency reviews, findings resolution, and certification approvals.
• Support product releases, engineering changes, factory inspections, and ongoing compliance maintenance.
• Mentor engineering teams on certification requirements and design-for-compliance best practices.

Skills

Certification project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Standards interpretation (UL, CSA, IEC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in Thermal Solutions to hire a Senior Certification Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on leading product safety certifications and global regulatory compliance across cooling and HVAC products.

Position requires 5+ years in certification and strong knowledge of UL/CSA/IEC/NRTL processes, with a direct-hire, hybrid-capable arrangement. DOE will guide final compensation beyond base pay.