Lead Certification Engineer

About the role

Bose Corporation Luxury Division – McIntosh Laboratories is seeking a Lead Certification Engineer to join their team. The role will ensure every McIntosh product meets global safety, EMC, and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regulatory certification activities for McIntosh products, including safety, EMC/EMI, RF, environmental, and energy efficiency compliance.
• Develop and execute certification strategies and test plans in collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Interface directly with certification bodies, test laboratories, and regulatory agencies (e.g., UL, CSA, CE, FCC, ISED, etc.).
• Review and approve test reports, risk assessments, and supporting technical documentation for global market submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards (e.g., IEC/EN/UL 60065, 62368-1, 61000-6-x, 55032, 55035) and ensure designs comply from early stages.
• Serve as internal subject-matter expert for regulatory design guidance and pre-compliance testing.
• Care for environmental compliance for global markets, including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, California Prop 65, and other substance regulations.
• Maintain the McIntosh certification database and compliance records, ensuring traceability and timely renewals.
• Coordinate with Corporate Compliance and Legal staff on environmental compliance for global markets.
• Support factory audits, production inspections, and change control to maintain certification validity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on compliance best practices and emerging regulatory trends.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in product compliance, testing, or certification engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with audio, consumer electronics, or RF products.
• In-depth knowledge of international safety and EMC standards and certification processes.
• Strong ability to interpret technical standards and communicate requirements to design teams.
• Prior experience working with third-party test labs and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

• Preferred:
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) certification and test requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental and sustainability regulations for consumer electronics.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects and teams.

Benefits

The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Work from Home, New Hampshire is: $112,600-$154,900. In addition to competitive base pay, Bose offers rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences.