Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance
About The Position
Nel Hydrogen is seeking a Senior Engineer, Product Safety and Compliance to help ensure its products meet applicable safety, regulatory, and certification requirements. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, this role supports both new product development and existing products, integrating safety and compliance considerations throughout product development. The engineer will be a key technical resource on product safety, codes, compliance, and regulatory certification. Working across engineering disciplines, the role provides guidance on applicable codes and standards, supports risk assessments, and helps teams resolve compliance challenges. It also involves coordinating with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs), Notified Bodies, and other third-party agencies to obtain and maintain product certifications. This is a technically influential, collaborative role with opportunities to shape how safety and compliance are integrated into product development processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
- 7–10 years of experience in product development, with proven leadership in technical projects.
- Experience with product safety, code compliance, and regulatory processes, including codes and standards review, verification, and certification.
- Experience leading risk assessments such as HAZOP, PHA, DFMEA, and/or PFMEA.
- Experience with safety processes and requirements such as pressure and electrical safety.
- Familiarity with relevant standards, including ISO, IEC, CE, CSA, NFPA, and ASME.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hydrogen, oil and gas, or gas and liquid process systems.
- Familiarity with stage-gate or requirements-based product development, functional safety and hazardous areas, or complex electromechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Interpret product safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements, and guide their application throughout product design and development.
- Advise design engineers on compliance options and the safety and regulatory impact of design decisions.
- Coordinate product testing with NRTLs and Notified Bodies, including assessing and communicating non-compliance issues identified during testing.
- Maintain technical file documentation and support NRTL and Notified Body follow-up audits.
- Lead, support, and document internal and external risk assessments, including HAZOP and FMEA.
- Perform safety and compliance evaluations, including hazardous area and intrinsic safety evaluations, and SIL assignment and verification for functional safety.
- Stay current on relevant codes and standards, provide internal guidance, and represent Nel on Codes and Standards Committees as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Retirement savings benefits.
- Possible eligibility to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive program.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
