Hardware / Regulatory Engineer
Required skills
- hardware design
- regulatory compliance
- FIRE regulatory compliance
- UL864
- testing activities
- schematics
- layouts
- BOMs
- reliability
- manufacturability
Nice to have
- commercial fire system components
- NFPA
- NEC
- NEMA
- FCC
- CISPR
Role summary
A Hardware/Regulatory Engineer is needed with 5-10 years of experience, focusing on FIRE regulatory compliance (UL864) and testing. Responsibilities include designing hardware systems with built-in compliance, integrating safety and reliability into designs, collaborating with agencies like UL for approvals, and managing certification documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, strong analog and digital hardware design skills, and at least 2 years of experience managing UL certification projects. Knowledge of product safety testing and electrical engineering principles is essential.
Looking for similar to a HW engineer /Regulatory Engineer with 5-10 years of experience, with experience on FIRE regulatory compliance (UL864) and testing activities.
What candidate will be doing:
Design and develop robust hardware systems and circuits with built-in compliance to FIRE regulatory requirements
Integrate regulatory considerations (safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, reliability) into the hardware design process
Design, develop and review schematics, layouts, and BOMs with focus on regulatory compliance, reliability, and manufacturability
Collaborate with certification and approval agencies such as UL, FM, CSFM, and international regulatory bodies to secure approvals for new products
Develop effective compliance and certification strategies
Assist in planning and setting up test configurations to meet regulatory requirements
Coordinate and support testing activities with approval agencies at external test labs
Manage and maintain certification listings for existing products, ensuring continued compliance
Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering teams on regulatory and compliance requirements
Prepare and maintain technical files, test reports, and compliance documentation
Provide support for compliance activities, including performing basic troubleshooting when required
Stay updated on changes in regulatory standards and communicate impact to stakeholders
Collaborate effectively quality and testing teams to support product development activities
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering
5+ years of experience in hardware design and development
Strong experience in analog electronics design involving sensors, bipolar and MOSFET transistors, operational amplifiers and a variety of passive components
Experience with digital and microcontroller-based hardware design
At least 2 years of experience in managing UL certification projects, including end-to-end coordination from submission through final approval
Working knowledge of UL standards (e.g., UL 864), certification processes, and product file structures
Understanding of product safety testing and failure analysis
Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and product safety concepts
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred knowledge of commercial fire system components and functionality
Preferred awareness of industry standards such as NFPA, NEC, NEMA, FCC, CISPR, EN, or other global regulatory standards
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