Job Title: Hardware Compliance Engineer

Job Description

The Hardware Compliance Engineer will be an essential member of the Hardware Team, responsible for overseeing the surveillance and management of a diverse multidisciplinary systems portfolio. This role will ensure the safety, electronics power, machine design, and component testing of products, as well as compliance with electromagnetic compatibility and environmental standards. Additionally, the position involves developing local workflows and protocols, providing tactical directions to local R&D teams, and managing product compliance administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead product evaluations and tests by external laboratories, advisors, and subcontractors to meet relevant Safety, EMC, and Environmental certifications.
• Generate and submit necessary documentation to support certifications and maintain agency files for factory/product inspections.
• Prepare technical files, including the creation of Critical Components to improve quality and overall equipment precision.
• Perform product safety reviews, facilitate agency inspections, and maintain product regulatory compliance files.
• Monitor, test, report, and support R&D, design engineering hardware systems, and regional teams concerning compliance, enforcement, remediation, and regulatory compliance affairs.
• Maintain a knowledge base of regulatory trends and revisions and work with functional departments to anticipate changes and mitigate interruptions to product certifications.
• Gather strategic intelligence on developing areas of product regulations, advise management, and ensure the implementation of required compliance actions.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, validating designs and components through testing.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in hardware engineering with a deep understanding of at least one of the following: Machinery Design, Systems, Low Voltage, and EMC directives.
• Complex problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot high-level hardware issues.
• Experience in hardware design, electronics, and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in EMC testing and component electronics.
• Strong knowledge of product compliance and PCB design.
• Ability to present technical information effectively and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment with variable priority settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with high-complexity machine 3D printing systems.
• Ability to develop local workflows and protocols.
• Experience providing tactical directions to local R&D teams.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily engineering-focused, involving high-complexity machine 3D printing systems. The role requires adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $65