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Lead Compliance Engineer, R&D

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Wilmington, DE

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140–$160 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, British Standards Institute (BSI), Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation Review, Electrical Components, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Insurance Regulations, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Marketing, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Oscilloscope, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Lifecycle, Product Reviews, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spectrum Analyzers, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Equipment, Test Lab, Testing, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vector Network Analyzers, Verification Plans, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
13 days ago
Job Title: Lead Compliance Engineer, R&D
Salary: Mid-point and target $140-$160 absolute MAX + 12% bonus
Location: Wilmington
Duration: PERM
Shift: M-F 1st shift, flexible start times

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement compliance strategies for global regulatory standards (EU MDR, EMC/EMI, safety compliance, etc.) throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Serve as the primary technical expert for regulatory compliance, supporting Program Management, Regulatory Assurance, and R&D teams.
  • Participate in product design reviews, identify applicable regulatory standards, and provide training to prevent compliance issues.
  • Oversee EMC, environmental, and IEC 60601-1 compliance testing at certified labs; act as liaison with agencies such as UL, CSA, TUV, BSI.
  • Drive compliance activities for new product launches, post-launch changes, and corrective actions to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Support internal and third-party audits, prepare and review documentation for test labs and regulatory bodies.
  • Create compliance program plans, certification test plans, verification procedures, and reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, systems, and manufacturing teams to implement compliance requirements into product definitions.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities, contributing to CAPA, cost reduction, EOL, and operations support projects.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers as needed.
 Physical Demands:
  • Sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
  • Lift/move/carry products up to 40 pounds.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate noise.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or PhD in a technical field strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience (or 6+ years with Master’s, 3+ years with PhD) in compliance testing for product devices and international certifications.
  • Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, RFID) and electrical test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators).
  • Strong understanding of medical device compliance and safety standards, device manufacturing, and product lifecycle processes.
  • Proficient in EMC design concepts, lab test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex EMC issues.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects.
  • Logical thinking, mature engineering judgement, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills with technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Proficiency in revision control and at least one software language (e.g., Python).
  • Familiarity with FDA, FAA, DoD, ISO environments and risk assessment management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to mentor and train junior engineers is a plus.

About the Company

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Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity.  Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry.  We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

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COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.csetalent.com/