Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance

Nel Hydrogen; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Nel Hydrogen is seeking a Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance in Wallingford, CT to ensure safety, regulatory, and certification standards are met across development stages.

The role collaborates with engineering teams and third‑party bodies to obtain certifications, manage risk assessments, and stay current on applicable codes and standards. A strong background in hydrogen or related process systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in product development with demonstrated leadership.
• Experience in product safety, code compliance, and regulatory processes.
• Experience leading risk assessments (HAZOP, PHA, DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Familiarity with ISO, IEC, CE, CSA, NFPA, and ASME standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret product safety standards and guide application throughout design and development.
• Advise design engineers on compliance options and safety/regulatory impact of decisions.
• Coordinate product testing with NRTLs and Notified Bodies; communicate non-compliance issues.
• Maintain technical file documentation and support audits by NRTL/Notified Bodies.
• Lead and document internal and external risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA).
• Perform safety evaluations including hazardous areas, intrinsic safety, and SIL verification.
• Stay current on codes and standards and represent Nel on committees.

Skills

Product safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments (HAZOP / FMEA)

ISO/IEC/CE/NFPA/ASME familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Do you want to help ensure that innovative hydrogen technology meets the highest standards for product safety and regulatory compliance?

Nel Hydrogen is looking for a Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance to join our team in Wallingford, Connecticut. You will play an important role in ensuring that our products meet applicable safety, regulatory, and certification requirements, working closely with engineering teams and external certification bodies.

If this resonates with you, this could be an exciting opportunity to apply your product safety and compliance expertise in a global company contributing directly to the green transition.

Your New Role

As our Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance, you will be a key technical resource for product safety, code compliance, and regulatory certification. You will support both new product development and existing products, helping ensure that safety and compliance requirements are considered throughout the development process.

Working across engineering disciplines, you will provide guidance on applicable codes and standards, support risk assessments, and help engineering teams find practical solutions to compliance challenges. You will also collaborate with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs), Notified Bodies, and other third‑party agencies to obtain and maintain required product certifications.

This is a collaborative and technically influential role where you will have the opportunity to shape how safety and compliance are integrated throughout our product development processes.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Interpret product safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements and guide their application throughout product design and development.

• Advise design engineers on compliance options and the safety and regulatory impact of design decisions.

• Coordinate product testing with NRTLs and Notified Bodies, including assessing and communicating issues of non‑compliance identified during testing.

• Maintain technical file documentation and support NRTL and Notified Body follow‑up audits.

• Lead, support, and document internal and external risk assessments, including HAZOP and FMEA.

• Perform safety and compliance evaluations, including hazardous area and intrinsic safety evaluations, as well as SIL assignment and verification for functional safety.

• Stay current on relevant codes and standards, provide guidance internally, and represent Nel on Codes and Standards Committees as required.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in product safety and compliance who enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You communicate clearly, work well across disciplines, and are comfortable taking ownership of your work while providing technical guidance to others.

You bring with you:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.

• 7–10 years of experience in product development, with proven leadership in technical projects.

• Experience with product safety, code compliance, and regulatory processes, including codes and standards review, verification, and certification.

• Experience leading risk assessments such as HAZOP, PHA, DFMEA, and/or PFMEA.

• Experience with safety processes and requirements such as pressure and electrical safety.

• Familiarity with relevant standards, including ISO, IEC, CE, CSA, NFPA, and ASME.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Experience from hydrogen, oil and gas, or gas and liquid process systems would be an advantage.

Familiarity with stage-gate or requirements-based product development, functional safety and hazardous areas, or complex electromechanical systems would also be beneficial.

What We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in a leading position in the market.

• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally

• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.

• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

Nel Hydrogen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement savings benefits, as applicable. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive program. In addition, the Company provides paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays. Benefits and eligibility are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

About Nel Hydrogen

Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyser manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.

If you are driven by personal initiative combined with loyalty and commitment to your team and the ability to convert complex issues into simple solutions, then we want to talk to you. Join a company that is on the cutting edge of new energy innovations, with an energized, progressive culture.

Visas

• Nel 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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].