Compliance Engineer

About the job

We are pioneers in cooling technologies for high-performance computing. Our mission, to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions.

We are seeking a Compliance Engineer to join the team at our HQ on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield.

Role purpose:

To plan, develop, and implement Iceotopes technical compliance capabilities according to relevant standards.

A critical technical role focused on:

• Product standards and regualtions
• Health, safety, and environmental impact
• Data protection
• Export and shipping controls
• IT safety and security

Role Summary

• Facilitating product compliance testing.
• Creation and maintenance of Engineering Standards and Test Engineering Procedures.
• Perform mechanical, thermal, and electrical safety tests to ensure that products comply with regulatory standards.
• Research and identify applicable international regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes.
• Provide guidance to design teams on how to comply with specific regulations.
• Organize compliance program by planning work, preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources including test laboratories and equipment.
• Interact with outside test laboratories and regulatory agencies as required to obtain testing services, product approvals and interpretations of regulatory requirements.
• Prevent compliance issues by collaborating with design teams.
• Develop compliance plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying Compliance Engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria.
• Reviewing open issues and action items, coordinating actions, and contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports.
• Manage internal quality and inspection processes.

Key responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance Management:

• Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications related to electronic products and thermal management.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to ensure that Iceotope's products comply with regional and international regulations.

Product Certification:

• Manage the process of obtaining and maintaining necessary certifications for Iceotope products.
• Work closely with external certification bodies to facilitate testing and evaluation processes.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation related to compliance testing, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing compliance status and recommending any necessary corrective actions.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product management, and quality assurance, to integrate compliance considerations into product development processes.
• Provide guidance and support to other teams on compliance-related matters.

Audits and Inspections:

• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits related to compliance and quality management systems.
• Address findings and implement corrective actions to ensure continuous compliance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the compliance function.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and changes in regulatory requirements, recommending adjustments to policies and procedures accordingly.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a relevant Engineering discipline - Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in regulatory compliance within the electronics or technology industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable

• Familiarity with standards such as CE, FCC, UL, and others relevant to data center equipment.

Focus areas:

Directives and Regulations:

• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) - 2014/35/EU
• EMC Directive - 2014/30/EU
• RoHS Directive - 2011/65/EU
• EcoDesign - 2019/424/EU
• REACH - EC/1907/2006
• WEEE Directive - 2012/19/EU

Standards:

• Audio, Video, Information, and Communication Technology - UL/IEC 62368-1, UL/IEC 2416-1
• NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) - GR-63-Core, GR-1089-Core, GR-3108-Core
• EMC of Multimedia Equipment - EN 55032:2015, EN 55035:2017, EN 61000-3:2013, FCC 47 CFR Part 15
• Environmental Engineering - ESTI EN 303 470 V1.1
• Restriction of Hazardous Waste - EN IEC 6300:2018