Compliance Engineer

General Responsibilities

• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes
• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams
• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply
• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure products and processes comply with relevant national and international standards (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, ISO, RoHS, REACH).
• Testing & Certification:
  Coordinate and perform compliance testing, work with third-party certification bodies, and oversee regulatory approvals.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain compliance documentation, test reports, technical files, and regulatory submissions.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
  Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to mitigate potential issues.
• Product Development Support:
  Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams to integrate compliance requirements early in the design phase.
• Audits & Inspections:
  Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Process Improvement:
  Develop and implement compliance-related policies, procedures, and training to enhance organizational adherence to regulations.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry groups to stay informed of changing compliance requirements.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field preferred
• Experience:
  
  In compliance engineering, regulatory affairs, quality or product certification.
• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with global compliance regulations (e.g., UL, CSA, FCC, CE, ISO 9001/14001, REACH, RoHS).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with compliance testing, laboratory environments, and regulatory documentation.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Tools:
  Proficiency in compliance software, document management systems, and engineering tools.

• Experience in industries such as industrial, electronics, aerospace, or automotive.

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
• As One Sensata, we are working together to make things work together