Sr. Compliance Engineer

Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Global mobility support

Ownership Program

Job summary

Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC) in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Sr. Compliance Engineer to lead product certifications and liaise with regulatory bodies.

You will drive approval strategies, perform analyses and testing, and guide cross-functional teams on safety and performance standards for mission-critical detection systems. The role requires 5+ years in approvals/compliance with at least 2 product certification cycles and strong interaction with agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• ≥3 years in approvals/compliance engineering.
• Led at least 2 product approvals testing and agency submissions with successful certifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret applicable safety and/or performance standards and apply requirements to products.
• Participate in development teams to address global hazardous location and performance requirements.
• Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet them.
• Create test plans and oversee test results in compliance with standards.
• Prepare technical justifications and documents to demonstrate compliance to standards.
• Interface with third-party certification agencies and manage projects with them.
• Write and execute test protocols, record results and write reports.
• Maintain existing certifications and support audits and preparations.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized manner.

Skills

Engineering Degree

5+ Years Exp

Approvals Engineering

Product Certifications Lead

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.

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.

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

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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