Senior Compliance Engineer

Samsara is looking to hire a Compliance Engineer who will be responsible for product certification processes of various electrical and electronic equipment in Mexico and the EU. This person will oversee all hardware compliance activities required to launch multiple product lines worldwide.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US. 

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Research and Understand Regulations: Understand and stay up-to-date with the compliance standards and regulations.
• Responsible for Hazardous location approval of our devices C1D1 and C1D2 materials.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with relevant standards.
• Liaison with Regulatory Bodies: Act as a liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, facilitating inspections and audits.
• Provide on-site lab support during testing, including system configuration, troubleshooting non-compliances and verify test results.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory test standards and how to apply them to our products EN 50489-1, EN300 328, EN 301 489-1, IEC 62368, NOM 19, NOM 208, NOM 221
• Ability to read and understand technical test reports.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Training: Train other team members on compliance requirements and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Continually improve processes to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Demonstrate ability to understand changes during the product life cycle and its impact on product certifications.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware development.
• 10+ years of experience dealing in regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated experience with international product compliance regulations (e.g. E-Mark, CE, NOM, IFETEL) and product safety standards (e.g. UL, C1D2, RoHS, REACH).
• Hands-on experience with cellular and wireless communication technologies.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience handling product compliance, submitting products for global approvals and obtaining certifications.
• Experience and success delivering in a fast-paced development environment.
• Knowledge of electronics and mechanical design and safety.
• Experience overseeing all product-safety aspects of a device’s design from the initial concept to worldwide sale.
• Experience documenting technical requirements extracted from standards.
• Experience working with third-party labs or similar.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty.