Sr. Compliance Engineer

Illumina•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Compliance Engineer will be involved in projects that require obtaining agency approvals for both new and existing products. This role requires experience in securing certifications from agencies such as the FCC, CE, EMC/RED, IC, and safety organizations. Familiarity with relevant standards and directives from UL, CSA, FCC, IEC, and EN is essential. Additionally, experience with environmental regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65 is a valuable asset. The Compliance Engineer will create and execute a compliance test plan addressing EMC, EMI, safety, environmental, and other product compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 6 years of experience in compliance engineering (safety or EMC)
Experience working with testing laboratories, updating technical files, and obtaining agency approvals
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably with FDA knowledge
Hands-on testing experience for EMC/EMI/RF exposure regulatory compliance for FCC/ISED
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to work proactively and independently
Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Proven track record of quickly developing new skills and applying learnings across different areas
Willingness to take ownership of issues, dig deeper into problems, and contribute meaningfully to their investigation and resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience certifying WiFi or wireless products is a plus

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and communicate changes in technical regulations, directives, and standards.
Review new and existing designs to ensure compliance with the latest directives and standards.
Manage projects with testing laboratories, which may require some local travel.
Coordinate necessary changes with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
Drive product certification processes across development teams, testing labs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Compile data and write reports on existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
Prepare and/or edit test procedures used during design and manufacturing processes that impact safety and compliance testing.
Facilitate safety reviews of products, systems, and components as part of new product development and update existing products as necessary.
Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to address product compliance-related issues.
Define and oversee hardware certification test requirements and validate testing reports for accuracy and completeness.
Support environmental compliance for regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65.