Senior Engineer, Product Safety & Compliance (Hydrogen)

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

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.