Product Safety Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Highland, IL

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About The Position

This role will be a part of the Lighting Engineering team and be responsible for ensuring our products meet stringent safety and compliance standards worldwide. Your responsibilities will include handling both NEC, CSA and global certifications such as ATEX and IECEx, and evaluating new products for inclusion in our portfolio. You will also validate and scrutinize test data sheets, construction review documents, and other necessary documentation related to 3rd party certification. This role requires a deep understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering principles to ensure that products meet safety and performance criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in hazardous location certification or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA standards.
• Experience with testing and evaluation of equipment for use in hazardous environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in hazardous location standards.
• Experience with compliance platforms (e.g., UL Product IQ, IECEx Online)
• Familiarity with safety and compliance software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification efforts for new and existing products to meet NEC, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, UL, and other global standards.
• Manage third-party testing and analysis to validate product safety and performance in hazardous environments.
• Review and prepare technical documentation including test data sheets, construction reviews, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to resolve certification challenges and improve product compliance.
• Stay current with evolving standards and regulations, and proactively guide teams on their impact.
• Support audits and inspections, and contribute to the development of internal certification protocols.
• Use industry-standard platforms such as UL Product IQ, IECEx Online, and compliance management tools to streamline certification workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees