Powertrain Technical Certification Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Support certification strategy by collaborating with engineering and platform teams to align regulatory requirements with product development.
• Affirm certification programs in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements and identify program development needs while collaborating with other departments.
• Facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders to resolve certification-related issues and ensure clear communication.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EPA, CARB, and ECCC regulations, and apply this knowledge to day-to-day certification activities.
• Support execution of certification programs in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements and identify program development needs while collaborating with other departments.
• Ensure that certification programs operate in line with organizational goals.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities as needed to support submission follow-ups, resolve issues, and obtain required certifications.

Certification Documentation & Regulatory Submissions

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, ECCC) to define and support functional and technical certification needs across product platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and cross-functional teams to gather technical data, define certification requirements, and ensure alignment with product development and launch milestones.
• Prepare, submit, and track certification documentation with regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely approvals in accordance with established processes.
• Collect, organize, and maintain certification documentation and records in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and document regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local levels, and support the assessment of impacts to current and future product lines.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of certification processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Cook with regulatory authorities as needed to support submission follow-ups, resolve issues, and obtain required certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Mechanical or Civil Engineering a plus)
• Prior Application Engineer Experience a plus
• 3–5 years of experience in emissions certification, regulatory compliance, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting EPA, CARB, or similar regulatory certification processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emissions standards, certification procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to independently prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation with accuracy.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work at a computer.