Product Certification Engineer

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. The Product Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products comply with all relevant national and international regulatory standards and certification requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing certification processes, preparing documentation, and liaising with regulatory bodies and certification agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• At least 3 months of relevant work experience
• Ability to perform detail oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
• Uses basic engineering knowledge to improve products or services
• Able to solve basic engineering problems
• good decision-making skills
• Proficient oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D modeling to include Creo or SolidWorks
• Experience with machine design

Responsibilities

• Apply compliance procedures and systems for applicable product types.
• Specify and document product compliance requirements in formal documentation (Compliance Requirement Specifications, Bills of Material, Compliance Procedures, Engineering Design/Material Specifications).
• Conduct and coordinate product certification activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., UL, ETL, CE, FCC, IEC, ISO).
• Prepare and submit documentation for certification applications and renewals.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, certification agencies, and testing laboratories to secure and maintain product certifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sourcing, quality, service, and marketing teams to assure ongoing product content compliance and distribution control.
• Participate in product design and development activities to ensure products are designed for certification success.
• Maintain certification schedules, reports, and records.
• Support internal and external audits related to product compliance and certification.
• Contribute to internal documentation and presentations on compliance topics.
• Engage in learning opportunities with senior compliance engineers and external regulatory contacts
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Acts as a resource to more experienced engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level