Safety Compliance Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Woodridge, IL

15h•$86,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GDCO division is hiring a Safety Compliance Engineer for a hybrid position based in Woodridge, Illinois. The role ensures Eaton products comply with applicable local, national, and international requirements covering product safety, EMC, hazardous substances, environmental sustainability, and energy efficiency. The engineer works with engineering and product development teams to identify relevant regulatory standards, develop compliance strategies, create test plans, and manage certification activities with accredited testing laboratories and regulatory agencies. The position also monitors regulatory developments and industry trends that may affect product portfolios and provides project updates and compliance risk assessments during cross-functional reviews. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woodridge, Illinois; relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
At least five years of direct experience in regulatory compliance for consumer and/or industrial products.
Experience researching and applying product safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements, including UL, EN/IEC, CE, FCC, ICES, and related standards.
Experience developing compliance strategies for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Experience establishing test plans, conducting or witnessing compliance testing, analyzing results, troubleshooting failures, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation, including certification applications, test reports, Declarations of Conformity, and compliance databases.
Experience working with third-party certification agencies such as UL, Intertek, and TÜV Rheinland.
Must reside within 50 miles of Woodridge, Illinois; relocation assistance is not provided.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Ability to identify compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and recommend product or process changes.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and management teams.
Ability to build working relationships across global and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance requirements, including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, and PPWR.
Familiarity with energy-efficiency regulations and programs, including DOE, CEC, NRCan, and ENERGY STAR.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and project management tools.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and develop actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to communicate with manufacturing partners outside normal business hours when required.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current on evolving regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cooling devices, power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), KVMs, surge protectors, and medical-grade electrical equipment.
Working knowledge of IEC/UL 62368-1, IEC/UL 62040-1, UL 1778, IEC/UL 60601-1, IEC 60335-1, and IEC 60335-2-40.
Experience supporting cooling products and associated industry programs, including AHRI and ASHRAE requirements.
Experience supporting factory audits, audit findings, and variation notices from certification bodies.
Outgoing and collaborative.

Responsibilities

Ensure products comply with applicable local, national, and international requirements related to product safety, EMC, hazardous substances, environmental sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to identify applicable regulatory standards and develop compliance strategies.
Establish test plans and manage certification activities with accredited testing laboratories and regulatory agencies.
Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends that may affect product portfolios.
Provide project status updates and compliance risk assessments during cross-functional review meetings.