Safety HW Compliance Engineer, Hardware Compliance Team

Hardware Compliance Engineer

Hardware Compliance Engineer-Safety is responsible for ensuring product safety compliance across global markets. This role focuses on product safety standards, hazard analysis, safety testing coordination, and maintaining safety documentation. The position requires deep understanding of international safety standards (IEC/UL/EN), risk assessment methodologies, and product safety requirements.

Key job responsibilities:

Product Safety Management:

Work with product development teams to implement safety requirements from early design stages. Conduct product safety risk assessments and hazard analysis. Review product designs for compliance with safety standards including electrical, mechanical, fire, and chemical safety requirements. Provide design guidance to ensure products meet safety requirements across target markets.

Safety Testing & Certification:

Coordinate safety testing with certification bodies and test labs (UL, TUV, Intertek, etc.). Review test reports and safety investigation results. Address safety-related issues identified during testing. Maintain relationships with safety certification bodies and test labs. Monitor and validate safety critical components and materials.

Documentation & Technical Files:

Create and maintain safety-related technical documentation including risk analysis reports, safety test plans, and technical construction files. Review and approve product safety labels and warnings. Maintain safety critical components database and documentation. Prepare documentation for safety certification submissions.

Standards & Regulatory Compliance:

Stay current with product safety standards and regulatory requirements. Interpret and implement safety requirements from various standards (IEC 62368-1, IEC 60950-1, etc.). Monitor changes in safety regulations and assess impact on products. Develop internal safety compliance procedures and guidelines.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Partner with design teams to implement safety requirements in product development. Work with suppliers on safety critical component requirements. Coordinate with Quality team on safety-related quality issues. Support Manufacturing with safety compliance implementation. Consult with Legal on safety-related matters.

A day in the life:

Regular activities: Safety compliance reviews, component evaluation, documentation updates