Compliance Test Engineer

AMAX•Fremont, CA

About The Position

AMAX is seeking a Compliance Test Engineer to develop, execute, and document compliance test plans for server systems, storage platforms, rack-level solutions, and related hardware. The role covers product safety, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental and material compliance, industrial compliance, export and trade compliance, and global product certification and market access. The engineer reviews product specifications, electrical designs, system configurations, and customer requirements to identify applicable requirements and define test procedures. They support or perform electrical safety, grounding, leakage-current, EMC pre-compliance, thermal, acoustic, and other qualification tests; investigate test failures; identify root causes; and coordinate corrective actions and retesting. The position also works with external certification laboratories and suppliers to obtain quotes and compliance documentation, submit samples and documents, address findings, and complete certifications. The role partners with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout product development, design changes, qualification, production release, and manufacturing support. It maintains certifications and technical documentation, tracks standards and regulatory updates, and improves testing procedures, documentation, and compliance workflows. AMAX is a globally recognized provider of GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, serving industries including AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing. The company describes its team as diverse and inclusive and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of experience in compliance testing, product validation, electrical safety testing, EMC testing, or a related hardware engineering role.
Working knowledge of applicable product safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience developing or executing test plans, analyzing results, and preparing technical test reports.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, product specifications, technical drawings, and hardware documentation.
Experience troubleshooting hardware or electrical issues and supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Strong documentation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with engineering teams and external laboratories.
Ability to manage multiple testing activities and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing servers, GPU-based computing systems, storage platforms, networking equipment, power distribution units (PDUs), or rack-level computing solutions.
Familiarity with UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1, FCC Part 15, applicable EN 55032/55035 requirements, and relevant IEC/EN 61000 EMC standards.
Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing equipment standards such as SEMI S2, S8, or F47, where applicable.
Experience working with accredited testing laboratories or certification organizations such as UL, Intertek, TÜV, or Nemko.
Knowledge of electrical safety testing, including grounding continuity, dielectric withstand, and touch or leakage-current testing.
Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing, including temperature, humidity, vibration, seismic, or acoustic testing.
Experience with compliance requirements for products intended for international markets.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and engineering change control.
Experience with test automation, data analysis, or scripting tools such as Python or Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and document compliance test plans for server systems, storage platforms, rack-level solutions, and related hardware.
Support environmental and material compliance, including RoHS, REACH, CMRT, reuse programs, PFAs, and GHG submissions.
Support export and trade compliance requirements, including ECCN/EAR, TAA, and NDAA.
Review new products, product variants, component and BOM changes, and platform changes to determine whether existing certifications remain valid or additional testing or certification is required.
Address industrial compliance requirements, including IEC 60204-1, NFPA 79, SCCR, and related safety requirements.
Manage global product certification and market access for the US, Canada, EU, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, Israel, the Middle East, and other regions.
Coordinate product safety and regulatory certifications such as CE, FCC, CB, NRTL/UL/CSA, BSMI, BIS, and other country-specific certifications.
Work with external certification laboratories to obtain quotes, understand test scope, submit samples and documents, address findings, and follow through to certification completion.
Request and coordinate supplier compliance documents, including certificates, test reports, and declarations.
Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including product labels, manuals, declarations, CDF/CCL, technical files, test plans, test reports, and certification records.
Maintain existing certifications, renewals, and updates resulting from product or component changes.
Review product specifications, electrical designs, system configurations, and customer requirements to identify applicable compliance requirements and define test procedures.
Support or perform electrical safety, grounding, leakage-current, EMC pre-compliance, thermal, acoustic, and other applicable qualification tests.
Investigate compliance test failures, identify root causes, collaborate on corrective actions, and coordinate retesting.
Partner with electrical, mechanical, thermal, system, and manufacturing engineers to incorporate compliance considerations into product design and development.
Support compliance planning and validation throughout new product introduction, design changes, qualification, and production release.
Track applicable standards, regulatory updates, certification status, and product-specific compliance requirements.
Assist with compliance-related manufacturing issues, product changes, customer audits, and field investigations.
Improve testing procedures, documentation practices, and compliance workflows to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product readiness.