Sr. Hardware Safety Compliance Engineer, Hardware Safety

Sr.Hardware Safety Compliance Engineer, Hardware Safety & ComplianceJob ID: | Amazon.com Services LLCAmazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics.Lab126 began in **** as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products.Since then, we have produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo.What will you help us create?The RoleHardware safety compliance engineers are responsible for ensuring the company's products meet all relevant safety standards and regulations.They serve as the primary gatekeeper for product safety, conducting thorough reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks.This role is integrated into the product development lifecycle, with the engineers collaborating cross-functionally and utilizing their expertise in safety standards.They perform risk assessments, establish testing protocols, manage certification processes, and interface with regulatory bodies.Beyond compliance, the engineer proactively shapes the safety landscape, setting new industry standards and fostering a strong culture of safety within the organization.This role is a trusted partner and subject matter expert, playing a pivotal role in enabling the company's innovation while prioritizing the safety of its products.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDrive a standardized and harmonized approach to Safety Compliance across Amazon's suite of productsBe a technical leader able to utilize deep knowledge and experience to support junior compliance engineers and design teams on safety compliance issues and failuresDetermine the applicable regulations, standards, and safety requirements for new and existing products.Communicate technical safety and compliance requirements to design teams, operations, and contract manufacturers.Participate in electrical and mechanical system design reviews to ensure that safety mitigations are properly implemented.Engage with senior Amazon leaders to represent compliance-related topics.Direct compliance testing and certification at external labs.Review compliance evaluations for accuracy.Contribute to international expansion and certification strategies.Oversee all aspects of hardware compliance for a device when required.Stay abreast of industry activities by participating in standards development committees or other industry organizations relevant to Lab126.A Day in the LifeA typical day in this role involves working with cross-functional and outside partners on regulatory compliance initiatives, connecting with our product development team to drive key aspects of product definition, compliance requirement, testing execution and deep diving safety and other compliance issues.You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an openly collaborative peer environment.About the TeamYou will be part of the Hardware Compliance Engineering team responsible to enable compliance, safety and international approval of Lab126, Ring and other devices.We do this by leveraging our global diverse foundation of subject matter expert, experienced global market access program managers, robust processes and mechanisms.Come be a part of the team with the mission to enable safe and compliant products to customers worldwide.Basic Qualifications5+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experienceKnowledge of mechanical or electrical systems designExperience handling product compliance, submitting products for global approvals, and obtaining certificationsExperience with the application of U.S. and international product safety standards (e.g. UL *****, IEC *****) and other EN, ANSI, CSA, ISO standards.Experience evaluating the compliance of power supplies, direct-plug-ins, wearables, lasers, lighting powers, or toys.Knowledge and experience conducting safety compliance tests for US and international standards.Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field.Preferred QualificationsMaster's or PhD degree in a relevant field.Experience performing the safety compliance assessment of devices in various categories (e.g. construction review, test plan creation, test execution, certification)Experience handling consumer electronics complianceExperience with IEC standards such as ***** (Laboratory Equipment); ***** (Medical equipment safety); ***** (Household Appliances); ***** (Lamps / LEDs); ***** (Lasers) & Toy safety standardsExperience conducting product risk assessments or failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)Experience responding to regulator auditsStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.Experience working with third-party labs & Asia-based contract mfrs.and test labsExperience communicating technical topics to interdisciplinary audiencesExperience reviewing a design's construction for compliance.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr