Senior Certification & Compliance Engineer
About The Position
R.C. Systems is expanding its reach beyond North America as part of the Det-Tronics and Spectrum Safety Solutions global platform. The Senior Certification & Compliance Engineer leads product approvals and certification efforts for gas detection products, partnering with regulatory agencies to ensure products meet global safety and performance standards. The role is part of the Engineering Approvals organization and supports new product development and sustaining engineering programs. The engineer performs detailed product analysis and hands-on testing, manages certification submissions, and advises engineering, product management, sales, and field-support teams on compliance. The position contributes to product strategy and global market access decisions, with a focus on helping products serve customers in hazardous industrial environments worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of industry experience, including at least 3 years in approvals or compliance engineering.
- Proven experience leading at least two successful product approval programs, including testing and agency submissions.
- Strong analytical skills and hands-on testing experience.
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or green card, required due to contractual obligations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (highly preferred).
- Experience supporting both new product development and sustaining programs.
- Strong understanding of verification and validation testing.
- Experience with products certified for hazardous or regulated environments.
- Ability to translate regulatory standards into practical engineering and testing requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Responsibilities
- Interpret applicable safety and performance standards and apply requirements to products.
- Participate in product development teams to ensure global hazardous-location and performance requirements are considered early in design.
- Develop certification strategies aligned with product and market requirements.
- Create test plans, oversee testing activities, and interpret results in compliance with internal and external standards.
- Prepare technical justifications and certification documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage approvals projects.
- Write and execute test protocols, document results, and author formal test reports.
- Maintain existing certifications and support audit preparation and participation.
- Advise cross-functional teams on compliance considerations for new product development, sustaining engineering, and customer and field-support inquiries.
- Prioritize and manage multiple approvals projects in a fast-growing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Long-term career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
