Sr. Compliance Engineer

Fireye; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Det-Tronics, a global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to manage product certification projects with safety and performance standards. You will analyze standards, develop strategies, create test plans, and liaise with third-party agencies to obtain and maintain certifications.

This role collaborates with design, QA, and field teams to support approvals across markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in related field.
• At least 3 years in approvals/compliance engineering.
• Led at least 2 product approvals testing regiments and agency submissions.
• Strong knowledge of safety and performance standards (FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret applicable safety and/or performance industry standards and apply the requirements to the products.
• Participate in product development teams to ensure that global hazardous location and performance requirements are considered and properly addressed in the design, and verified.
• Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet those requirements.
• Create test plans, and oversee and interpret the test results in compliance with company and industry standards and policies.
• Prepare technical justifications and technical documents to demonstrate compliance to applicable standards.
• Interface directly with third-party certification agencies, and manage projects with them.
• Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record results and write test reports.
• Maintain existing certifications, and support preparations for audits and participate in audits.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.

Skills

Regulatory approvals

Certification testing

Technical documentation

Project management

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we're driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Compliance Engineer manages approvals projects by interfacing with various agencies to obtain product certification to safety and performance standards. The Sr. Compliance Engineer is part of the Det-Tronics Engineering Approvals Team and assists with the ongoing work required to obtain and maintain product compliance with the required industry regulations. This role will perform detailed product analyses and hands‑on product testing to verify compliance, and will then interface with regulatory agencies to create and prepare the submission materials to acquire certification. They will also act as a consultant to others and other teams on compliance matters, such as (i.e., advising the design team of sustaining and new product development projects, answering customer questions regarding approvals-related questions from sales, product management, field-support, and after-market teams, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret applicable safety and/or performance industry standards and apply the requirements to the products.
• Participate in product development teams to ensure that global hazardous location and performance requirements are considered and properly addressed in the design, and verified.
• Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet those requirements.
• Create test plans, and oversee and interpret the test results in compliance with company and industry standards and policies.
• Prepare technical justifications and technical documents to demonstrate compliance to applicable standards.
• Interface directly with third-party certification agencies, and manage projects with them.
• Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record results and write test reports.
• Maintain existing certifications, and support preparations for audits and participate in audits.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.

What you Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• At least 3 years in approvals/compliance engineering.
• Have led at least 2 product approvals testing regiments and agency submissions with successful certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Highly preferred).
• Experience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications.
• Experience with sustaining and new product development projects, and strong working knowledge of product development processes particularly verification and validation testing.
• Understand requirements in safety and performance standards and apply that knowledge in the evaluation of a product via technical analysis and/or testing.
• Follow department operating procedures and have an open attitude for continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly present data and articulate test results to agencies and other internal working groups.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Perform essential job functions safely, and work within established company guidelines.
• Experience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locations, including performance certifications, is desirable.
• Experience with hazardous location and/or performance standards (FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx) is desired.

Why Join Us

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success