Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years in compliance testing or related hardware engineering role.
Knowledge of product safety and EMC standards.
Experience in developing test plans and analyzing results.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
Effective communication skills for collaboration with teams and labs.
Responsibilities
Develop and document compliance test plans for various hardware systems.
Ensure environmental and material compliance with regulations like RoHS and REACH.
Support export and trade compliance, including ECCN and NDAA requirements.
Conduct compliance reviews for new products and changes to existing products.
Collaborate with engineers to integrate compliance into product design and development.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for compliance purposes.
Assist with compliance issues during manufacturing and product changes.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
Full Job Description
Essential Functions
Compliance:
Develop, execute, and document compliance test plans for server systems, storage platforms, rack-level solutions, and related hardware.
Environmental/material compliance including RoHS, REACH and CMRT, Re-use programs, PFAs, GHG submissions.
Export/trade compliance support including ECCN/EAR, TAA and NDAA requirements.
Compliance review for new products, product variants, component/BOM changes and platform changes to understand whether existing certifications is valid or additional testing/certification is required.
Industrial compliance including IEC 60204-1, NFPA 79, SCCR and related safety requirements.
Certification
Global product certification and market access for the US, Canada, EU, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, Israel, Middle East and other regions. Product safety and regulatory certifications such as CE, FCC, CB, NRTL/UL/CSA, BSMI, BIS and other country specific certifications.
Working with external certification labs to get quotes, understanding test scope, submitting samples/documents, addressing findings and following up until certification is completed.
Requesting and working with suppliers on their component compliance documents such as certificates, test reports and declarations.
Regulatory documentation including product labels, manuals, declarations, CDF/CCL and technical documentation required for certification.
Maintaining of existing certifications, renewals and updates due to product/component changes.
Test Planning
Review product specifications, electrical designs, system configurations, and customer requirements to identify applicable compliance requirements and define appropriate test procedures.
Hands-On Testing
Support or perform electrical safety, grounding, leakage current, EMC pre-compliance, thermal, acoustic, and other applicable qualification tests.
Failure Analysis
Investigate compliance test failures, identify root causes, collaborate with engineering teams on corrective actions, and coordinate retesting to verify resolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with electrical, mechanical, thermal, system, and manufacturing engineers to incorporate compliance considerations into product design and development.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support compliance planning and validation throughout product development, design changes, qualification, and production release.
Technical Documentation
Prepare and maintain test plans, test reports, certification records, technical files, declarations, and other compliance documentation.
Assist with compliance-related issues arising during manufacturing, product changes, customer audits, and field investigations.
Continuous Improvement
Improve testing procedures, documentation practices, and compliance workflows to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product readiness
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in compliance testing, product validation, electrical safety testing, EMC testing, or a related hardware engineering role.
Working knowledge of applicable product safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience developing or executing test plans, analyzing results, and preparing technical test reports.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, product specifications, technical drawings, and hardware documentation.
Experience troubleshooting hardware or electrical issues and supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Strong documentation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with engineering teams and external laboratories.
Ability to manage multiple testing activities and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience testing servers, GPU-based computing systems, storage platforms, networking equipment, power distribution units (PDUs), or rack-level computing solutions.
Familiarity with standards and requirements such as UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1, FCC Part 15, applicable EN 55032/55035 requirements, and relevant IEC/EN 61000 EMC standards.
Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing equipment standards, such as SEMI S2, S8, or F47, where applicable.
Experience working with accredited testing laboratories or certification organizations such as UL, Intertek, TÜV, or Nemko.
Knowledge of electrical safety testing, including grounding continuity, dielectric withstand, and touch or leakage current testing.
Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing, including temperature, humidity, vibration, seismic, or acoustic testing.
Experience with compliance requirements for products intended for international markets.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and engineering change control.
Experience with test automation, data analysis, or scripting tools such as Python or Excel.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Disability insurance
The annual salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $140,000.
We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!
