Lead Product Safety and Compliance Engineer (TERADYNE, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne is seeking an experienced Lead Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. In this highly visible role, you will lead product safety and EMC compliance efforts across multiple Teradyne divisions, helping ensure our products meet global regulatory requirements while supporting innovation throughout the product development lifecycle. You will lead and oversee product safety and EMC compliance activities across multiple Teradyne divisions. You will partner with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify risks early and drive safety and EMC compliance by design. You will plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external compliance testing activities, including engagement with certification agencies, notified bodies, and accredited test laboratories. You will maintain compliance laboratory operations, including equipment calibration, testing procedures, documentation, and industry best practices. You will ensure products comply with applicable global safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements, including CE, NRTL, SEMI, and other relevant certifications. You will manage and maintain Teradyne’s Supervised Manufacturer's Testing (SMT) accreditation program. You will perform product safety evaluations ranging from circuit-level schematics and wiring diagrams to complex system-level architectures. You will provide technical guidance and formal safety recommendations to engineering teams to support compliant product designs. You will maintain required compliance documentation, including Test Reports, Constructional Data Forms (CDFs), Technical Construction Files (TCFs), and related records to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. You will lead EMC pre-compliance testing, validation efforts, and root-cause analysis of compliance issues. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking industry standards and implementing best practices in product safety and EMC compliance. You will serve as a trusted technical resource and compliance subject matter expert for cross-functional teams. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
10+ years of experience in product safety and compliance engineering.
Strong working knowledge of IEC/EN 61010-1 safety standards.
Foundational understanding of EMC principles, with the ability to interface effectively with test laboratories and provide guidance on compliance best practices.
Hands-on experience conducting product safety testing and evaluations.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive compliance initiatives through successful completion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Previous experience leading and developing teams is highly preferred.
Familiarity with SEMI S2/S8 and IEC 60825-1 standards is a plus.
Ability to troubleshoot EMC compliance test failures and recommend corrective design actions is preferred.
Knowledge of domestic and international electrical safety and EMC standards/regulations, including SEMI (S2), National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and European Standards (EN61010, EN60204, EN61326).
Compliance experience with ATE (Automated Test Equipment) or highly integrated electrical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee product safety and EMC compliance activities across multiple Teradyne divisions.
Partner with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify risks early and drive safety and EMC compliance by design.
Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external compliance testing activities, including engagement with certification agencies, notified bodies, and accredited test laboratories.
Maintain compliance laboratory operations, including equipment calibration, testing procedures, documentation, and industry best practices.
Ensure products comply with applicable global safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements, including CE, NRTL, SEMI, and other relevant certifications.
Manage and maintain Teradyne’s Supervised Manufacturer's Testing (SMT) accreditation program.
Perform product safety evaluations ranging from circuit-level schematics and wiring diagrams to complex system-level architectures.
Provide technical guidance and formal safety recommendations to engineering teams to support compliant product designs.
Maintain required compliance documentation, including Test Reports, Constructional Data Forms (CDFs), Technical Construction Files (TCFs), and related records to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Lead EMC pre-compliance testing, validation efforts, and root-cause analysis of compliance issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking industry standards and implementing best practices in product safety and EMC compliance.
Serve as a trusted technical resource and compliance subject matter expert for cross-functional teams.