Senior Compliance Engineer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $96,500 PA - $144,700 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Illumina is seeking a Sr. Compliance Engineer to obtain agency approvals for new and existing products. This role involves securing certifications from agencies like FCC, CE, EMC/RED, and IC, and knowledge of standards from UL, CSA, FCC, IEC, and EN. Experience with environmental regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65 is beneficial. The engineer will develop and execute compliance test plans covering EMC, EMI, safety, and environmental requirements. Key responsibilities include interpreting technical regulations, reviewing designs, managing testing laboratories, coordinating with engineering teams, driving product certification, compiling data, and facilitating safety reviews.
Must have:
  • 6 years of experience in compliance engineering
  • Experience with testing laboratories and agency approvals
  • Familiarity with FCC, CE, EMC/RED, IC certifications
  • Knowledge of UL, CSA, FCC, IEC, EN standards
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work proactively and independently
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in a regulated industry, preferably with FDA knowledge
  • Experience certifying WiFi or wireless products
  • Hands-on testing experience for EMC/EMI/RF exposure regulatory compliance for FCC/ISED
  • Experience with RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65
Perks:
  • Access to genomics sequencing
  • Family planning
  • Health/dental/vision
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
  • Equity as part of the compensation package

Job Details

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

The Sr. Compliance Engineer will be involved in projects that require obtaining agency approvals for both new and existing products. This role requires experience in securing certifications from agencies such as the FCC, CE, EMC/RED, IC, and safety organizations. Familiarity with relevant standards and directives from UL, CSA, FCC, IEC, and EN is essential. Additionally, experience with environmental regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65 is a valuable asset. The Compliance Engineer will create and execute a compliance test plan addressing EMC, EMI, safety, environmental, and other product compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read, interpret, and communicate changes in technical regulations, directives, and standards.

  • Review new and existing designs to ensure compliance with the latest directives and standards.

  • Manage projects with testing laboratories, which may require some local travel.

  • Coordinate necessary changes with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

  • Drive product certification processes across development teams, testing labs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

  • Compile data and write reports on existing and potential engineering studies and projects.

  • Prepare and/or edit test procedures used during design and manufacturing processes that impact safety and compliance testing.

  • Facilitate safety reviews of products, systems, and components as part of new product development and update existing products as necessary.

  • Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to address product compliance-related issues.

  • Define and oversee hardware certification test requirements and validate testing reports for accuracy and completeness.

  • Support environmental compliance for regulations such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, and Proposition 65.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college

  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in compliance engineering (safety or EMC)

  • Experience working with testing laboratories, updating technical files, and obtaining agency approvals

  • Experience in a regulated industry, preferably with FDA knowledge

  • Experience certifying WiFi or wireless products is a plus

  • Hands-on testing experience for EMC/EMI/RF exposure regulatory compliance for FCC/ISED

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to work proactively and independently

  • Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

  • Proven track record of quickly developing new skills and applying learnings across different areas

  • Willingness to take ownership of issues, dig deeper into problems, and contribute meaningfully to their investigation and resolution.

The estimated base salary range for the Sr. Compliance Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $96,500 - $144,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.


We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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About The Company

At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies and revolutionary assays to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. These studies will help make the realization of personalized medicine possible. With such rapid advances in technology taking place, it is mission critical to have solutions that are not only innovative, but flexible, scalable, and complete with industry-leading support and service. As a global company that places high value on collaborative interactions, rapid delivery of solutions, and prioritizing the needs of its customers, we strive to meet this challenge. Illumina’s innovative, array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis serve as tools for disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests in the clinic.



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