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Sr. Engineer, Compliance

The Compliance Engineer will drive hardware compliance readiness by owning documentation, regulatory processes, certification coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The role bridges technical lab activities and compliance execution to ensure boards meet global regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities

  • Define and implement compliance processes for hardware boards across programs
  • Own regulatory documentation including risk assessments, DoC, CE, UKCA, and RoHS artifacts
  • Coordinate with internal engineers to collect technical inputs for compliance
  • Engage with test labs and certification bodies for compliance validation
  • Identify applicable standards and determine required tests for each board
  • Track compliance readiness, risks, and documentation gaps
  • Establish reusable templates and scalable compliance workflows
  • Support vendor selection, lab evaluation, and cost discussions

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in compliance standards: CE, UKCA, RoHS, DoC
  • Must have knowledge of EMCD, LVD directives of CE
  • Must have Product Compliance Testing Experience
  • Knowledge of board-level compliance and certification flow
  • Experience with risk assessment and regulatory documentation
  • Experience with test lab processes and validation requirements

Functional Skills:

  • Compliance process definition and standardization
  • Documentation lifecycle management
  • Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
  • Vendor and lab capability assessment
  • Requirements consolidation and tracking

Behavioral Skills:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Analytical and structured problem solving
  • High ownership and accountability

Experience Requirements:

  • 6–10 years experience in hardware compliance or regulatory engineering
  • Experience with product compliance for hardware boards or systems
  • Exposure to external certification labs or compliance agencies
  • Track record in managing compliance documentation and certification workflows

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Hardware Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in test labs or certification organizations
  • Certifications in compliance or regulatory standards
  • Exposure to global compliance frameworks and standards
  • Experience in building compliance processes from scratch

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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