Sr. Product Compliance Engineer (TERADYNE, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

5d•$134,700 - $215,500•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne is seeking a Senior Product Compliance Engineer for its San Jose, California office. The role supports day-to-day product safety activities and manages product safety and EMC compliance for development teams, including those supporting the Communications Solutions Division (Quantifi, LitePoint) and MultiLane. The engineer defines applicable standards and certifications by product and target region, develops and maintains compliance plans, and coordinates internal and external testing. The position also drives product compliance strategy, provides safety recommendations to engineering teams, and promotes compliance best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in product safety and compliance engineering.
Thorough understanding of IEC/EN 61010-1 standards.
Hands-on ability to perform product safety testing.
Hands-on experience with laser measurement and optical power testing.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and drive compliance initiatives to closure.
Knowledge of domestic and international electrical safety standards and regulations, including National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and European Standards (EN61010, EN60825).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage product safety and EMC compliance activities in collaboration with development teams.
Define applicable standards and certifications by product and target region, identify custom components or assemblies requiring separate certification, and develop and maintain compliance plans, including safety/EMC test plans and third-party test quotations.
Participate in design reviews, lead risk assessments, and perform internal safety and compliance reviews, including reviews of safety-critical component data sheets.
Coordinate internal and external testing events, including first-pass safety/construction reviews and major sub-assembly certification; interface with certification suppliers, competent bodies, and test labs.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards, including CE, NRTL, IEC/EN 61010-1, and IEC 60825-1, including laser product classification and labeling for optical products.
Conduct product safety analysis from circuit-level schematics and wiring diagrams through system-level designs, and provide formal safety recommendations to engineering teams.
Prepare Constructional Data Forms (CDF), maintain Test Reports and Technical Construction Files (TCF), and review product changes for their impact on approvals, labels, and declarations.
Coordinate EMC pre-compliance and validation activities, log non-conformances in JIRA, and track them to resolution.
Promote safety compliance best practices, mentor junior compliance engineers, and lead product compliance strategy for the Communications Solutions Division and MultiLane.