Certification Engineer

Hiring for a Certification Engineer in Wallingford!

We are seeking an experienced Certification Engineer to support the development, testing, certification, and compliance of industrial sensing and instrumentation products. This individual will play a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams from concept and design through production release while driving product certification efforts and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.
### Position Highlights
Directly support product development from concept through final certification and production release Work with leading certification agencies including UL, CSA, TUV, Intertek, FM, and other regulatory organizations Opportunity to lead compliance efforts for advanced industrial sensors and instrumentation products Exposure to ordinary location, hazardous area, EMC, environmental, and safety certifications Collaborative engineering environment with strong cross-functional interaction
### Key Responsibilities
Lead and support certification activities for new and existing products, including planning, testing, documentation, and issue resolution Coordinate with external certification agencies and accredited test laboratories to obtain and maintain product approvals Develop and maintain technical documentation required for regulatory compliance and certification submissions Support product compliance related to safety, EMC, environmental, and international certification standards Evaluate design changes, component substitutions, and manufacturing updates to ensure continued certification compliance Participate in product qualification, prototype testing, and verification/validation activities Support transition of products from development into production environments Contribute to root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical and regulatory challenges Serve as a key resource for certification requirements throughout the product lifecycle
### Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline will also be considered Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience Experience supporting product certification, regulatory compliance, verification, validation, or related approval activities Working knowledge of product certification processes and technical documentation requirements Experience interfacing with certification agencies such as UL, CSA, TUV, Intertek, FM, or similar organizations preferred Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
### Preferred Qualifications
Electrical design experience Experience with industrial sensors, instrumentation, or related products Hazardous area certification experience including Class I Division 2, ATEX, IECEx, CSA Hazardous Locations, or equivalent Knowledge of EMC, environmental, safety, and international certification requirements Experience with qualification testing, design for manufacturing, and design for test methodologies
### Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative industrial technology products in a collaborative engineering environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wallingford, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $190000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 20 PTO days per year to start
401(k) matching
High-deductible health plan with the company funding half of the deductible
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance; described on the call as one times salary, up to $50,000
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wallingford, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wallingford,CT. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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