Job Description
Compliance Engineer
Position type:  Full-time
Type of contract:  Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

We are seeking a Compliance Engineer to join our growing Product Development department. The primary responsibility is to own and drive compliance activities on a wide-variety of HARTING related products and solutions. The Compliance Engineer will work with the design, development, and innovation teams to understand the appropriate standards and requirements as well as perform risk analysis on proposed designs and drive the submittal process at the appropriate regulatory body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Achieves product and engineering compliance by developing and executing compliance programs and completing documentation.
Interacts with regulatory agencies to facilitate projects, track changes, address compliance questions and issues
Analyze and evaluate new product constructions for compliance risks within the appropriate standard(s).
Responsible for interfacing with regulatory agencies to understand what standards apply to what products.
Researches, identifies, and develops expertise on applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes.
Organizes compliance programs by preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources, including test laboratories and equipment.
Documents compliance by completing approval applications, recording test results, preparing investigative reports, preparing, and filingDeclarations of Conformity, and maintaining compliance database.
Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging compliance engineering practices and standards, participating ineducational opportunities and professional organizations, reading professional publications, and maintaining personal networks.
Other duties and ad hoc projects may be assigned as customer requirements dictate some of the day-to-day activities of this role and the team.

Education and Requirements
BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
3+ years UL regulatory compliance experience
Knowledge of UL, CSA, CE requirements and processes
Experience certifying new products
Experience interacting with customers, regulatory agencies, test labs, etc.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Microsoft 365 program suite proficiency
Knowledge of UL1977, UL2875, UL6182, UL508, UL817 a plus.

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

  • HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
  • Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
  • This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus. 

Benefits:

  • 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
  • Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
  • Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
  • Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
  • 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility! 
Benefits:  Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)
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Company Code:  HARTING Manufacturing Inc.
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Job Location (Short):  Elgin, Illinois, United States
Region:  Elgin, IL
Position area:  Research / New Technologies