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

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Compliance Engineer supports day-to-day product safety activities for Teradyne’s Communications Solutions Division (CSD), including Quantifi, LitePoint, and MultiLane. Based in the San Jose, California office, the role partners with development teams to bring products to market safely and compliantly and leads product compliance strategy for the division and MultiLane. The engineer defines applicable standards and certifications by product and target region, identifies custom components or assemblies requiring separate certification, and develops and maintains compliance plans, including safety and EMC test plans and third-party test quotations. The role participates in design reviews, leads risk assessments, conducts internal safety and compliance reviews, coordinates testing with internal teams and external suppliers, and evaluates product changes for their impact on approvals, labels, and declarations. It also prepares and maintains compliance documentation and tracks EMC non-conformances through resolution.

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.
Proven 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 (EN 61010 and EN 60825).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage product safety and EMC compliance activities with development teams supporting the Communications Solutions Division and MultiLane.
Define applicable standards and certifications by product and target region, identify components or assemblies requiring separate certification, and develop and maintain compliance plans, 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, including initial safety and construction reviews and major sub-assembly certification; interface with certification suppliers, competent bodies, and test laboratories.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards, including CE, NRTL, IEC/EN 61010-1, and IEC 60825-1; manage laser classification and labeling for optical products.
Analyze product safety from circuit-level schematics and wiring diagrams through system-level designs, and provide formal safety recommendations to engineering teams.
Prepare Constructional Data Forms and maintain Test Reports and Technical Construction Files to support continuing compliance.
Review product changes for their impact on approvals, labels, and declarations.
Coordinate EMC pre-compliance and validation activities; record 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.