Job Title: Senior Product Compliance Engineer Location: North Reading, MA Duration: 12 Months Contract (Contract to Permanent) Pay range: $58.00 to $92.00 per hour on W2
Responsibilities:
Conduct and document risk assessments, FMEA/FMEDA, and hazard analyses for new and existing products
Define required performance levels and verify performance level achieved following functional safety protocols
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate implementation of protective measures and control architecture
Interpret and apply relevant global standards, such as: ISO 12100 (Safety of Machinery); ISO 10218 / ISO 15066 (Robotics and Collaborative Robots); IEC 60204-1 (Electrical Safety for Machinery); IEC 61508 / ISO 13849 (Functional Safety); IEC 61010-1 (Electrical Safety for Test Equipment)
Support third-party certification and audit processes (e.g., CE, TUV, SEMI).Maintain documentation packages supporting safety and regulatory compliance
Provide safety design guidance for system integration, control systems, and automated test setups
Evaluate safety circuits, emergency stop systems, interlocks, and light curtains in automated environments
Support validation and verification activities related to safety features and fail-safe functions
Partner with design engineering teams to identify and mitigate hazards early in the development process
Develop and deliver safety training to engineers, technicians, and operations personnel
Promote a culture of proactive safety engagement across engineering and manufacturing teams
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required), Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)
8+ years of experience in product or system safety engineering, preferably in industrial automation or robotics environments.
In-depth understanding of functional safety and risk assessment methodologies.
Proven experience supporting safety compliance for automated test systems, robotic cells, or integrated production lines.
Familiarity with relevant safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 60204, IEC 61010-1, ISO 10218).
Familiarity with SEMI S2/S8 and IEC 60825-1 standards (nice-to-have).
Basic understanding of EMC principles preferred.
Hands-on ability to perform product safety testing.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and drive compliance initiatives to closure.
Numbers & Facts
Location
North Reading, MA
Salary
$58–$92 Per Hour
Skills
Automationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
Hazard Analysisunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Industrial Roboticsunmatched
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Product Engineeringunmatched
Product Safetyunmatched
Product Testingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Engineeringunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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