Compliance Engineer - Marlborough, MA

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 6,500 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, diverse, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Certification Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet all necessary regulatory and certification requirements for markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, including CE, UL, and CSA certifications.

Job Functions

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products comply with relevant standards and regulations in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Certification Management: Manage the certification process for CE, UL, CSA, and other relevant certifications.

Documentation: Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation for product certification.

Testing Coordination: Coordinate with testing laboratories and certification bodies to conduct necessary tests and evaluations.

Project Management: Oversee certification projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to ensure compliance requirements are understood and met.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on changes in regulatory standards and certification processes, and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.

Training: Provide training and support to internal teams on regulatory and certification requirements.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product certification and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of CE, UL, CSA, and other international certification standards.

Skills: Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and compliance processes.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Travel estimated up to 25%.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting in an airplane seat (on occasion).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international certification bodies and testing laboratories.
• Familiarity with other certification standards such as FCC, RoHS, and REACH.
• Certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).