Compliance Engineer - US (Durham, NC)

About the role

As our Compliance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating Kempower’s North American expansion by leading the certification, testing, and regulatory alignment of our world-class DC fast-charging technology. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge Finnish engineering and strict North American safety standards, ensuring our products are fully compliant, highly reliable, and ready to power the electric vehicle evolution.

Responsibilities

• Cook up with Engineering to design and analyze test cases for Kempower products, prioritizing high quality standards and product consistency
• Lead projects to adopt UL and CSA certification standards to ensure compliance within the North American market
• Manage test plans for high voltage electric vehicle charging equipment to meet safety, EMC, and environmental standards
• Ensure that our products meet all necessary national and international compliance requirements, industry standards, and regulations
• Lead product compliance and certification between Kempower and chosen Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs)
• Work with cross-functional teams to standardize quality standards and processes for all products; consolidating and streamlining existing processes and systems
• Select and design critical power electronic components such as cables, relays, and protection devices that meet safety, functional, and regulatory requirements
• Aid with the evaluation and analysis of electrical system design for completion of function hazard assessments and system safety assessments

What we offer

• Impact: Drive the North American compliance and certification pipeline, serving as the critical gatekeeper who ensures our high-voltage EV infrastructure safely and successfully hits the market.
• Innovation & Collaboration First Culture: Work within a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment that values open communication, creative problem-solving, and cross-border teamwork.
• Comprehensive Day-1 Benefits: Enjoy full medical, dental, and vision coverage from your first day, including zero-premium healthcare options, plus a competitive 401(k) match and annual bonuses.
• Sustainability Perks: Take advantage of free, onsite EV charging at our facilities, allowing you to plug in and power up while you work.

What helps you succeed in this role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering is preferred
• 4 years of relevant experience including report writing, product testing and analysis, and compliance procedures
• A thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks in the renewable energy, automotive, or power electronics industry
• An interest in North American Electric Regulations regarding product testing such as ANSI, UL, CSA, and SAE
• A team mindset, attention to detail, and goal-oriented approach

Compensation & Location

• Base Salary Range: $90,000-100,000. Our compensation philosophy is to provide a competitive salary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Annual Bonus: 7.5%
• Location: USA / Durham, NC - Hybrid

Why Kempower

• We are a globally operating DC fast charger designer and manufacturer with roots in Finland and a rapidly expanding footprint across North America.
• Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV fast charging solutions for everyone, everywhere.
• We are EV drivers who design and manufacture chargers to make reliable charging a reality for EV drivers around the world.
• We envision a society powered by fully electric transportation, making the world cleaner and more sustainable.
• We are committed to creating user-friendly charging experiences. That’s why we make sure our modular and scalable charging system is combined with our world-class software to provide the best all-around user experience.
• We continually stay up to date, experiment, and develop our chargers based on data and feedback.

About Kempower

Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere.

We are EV drivers who design and manufacture chargers to make reliable charging a reality for EV drivers around the world.

We envision a society powered by fully electric transportation, making the world cleaner and more sustainable. We want to create an electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is both extensive and reliable, meaning that EVs become the norm.

We are committed to creating user-friendly charging experiences. That’s why we make sure our modular and scalable charging system is combined with our world-class software to provide the best all-around user experience. We continually stay up to date, experiment, and develop our chargers based on data and feedback.