Lead Product Safety and Compliance Engineer (TERADYNE, San Jose, CA)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Safety & Compliance Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. In this highly visible role, you will lead product safety and EMC compliance efforts across multiple Teradyne divisions, helping ensure our products meet global regulatory requirements while supporting innovation throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee product safety and EMC compliance activities across multiple Teradyne divisions.
• Partner with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify risks early and drive safety and EMC compliance by design.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external compliance testing activities, including engagement with certification agencies, notified bodies, and accredited test laboratories.
• Maintain compliance laboratory operations, including equipment calibration, testing procedures, documentation, and industry best practices.
• Ensure products comply with applicable global safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements, including CE, NRTL, SEMI, and other relevant certifications.
• Manage and maintain Teradyne’s Supervised Manufacturer's Testing (SMT) accreditation program.
• Perform product safety evaluations ranging from circuit-level schematics and wiring diagrams to complex system-level architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and formal safety recommendations to engineering teams to support compliant product designs.
• Maintain required compliance documentation, including Test Reports, Constructional Data Forms (CDFs), Technical Construction Files (TCFs), and related records to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead EMC pre-compliance testing, validation efforts, and root-cause analysis of compliance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking industry standards and implementing best practices in product safety and EMC compliance.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and compliance subject matter expert for cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product safety and compliance engineering.
• Previous experience leading and developing teams is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC/EN 61010-1 safety standards.
• Familiarity with SEMI S2/S8 and IEC 60825-1 standards is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of EMC principles, with the ability to interface effectively with test laboratories and provide guidance on compliance best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting product safety testing and evaluations.
• Ability to troubleshoot EMC compliance test failures and recommend corrective design actions is preferred.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive compliance initiatives through successful completion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic and international electrical safety and EMC standards/regulations, including SEMI (S2), National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and European Standards (EN61010, EN60204, EN61326).
• Compliance experience with ATE (Automated Test Equipment) or highly integrated electrical equipment preferred.

Skills

• Product Safety and Compliance Engineering
• EMC Compliance
• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $155,500 - $248,900
• Incentive Plan: Discretionary bonuses based on financial performance.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.