Sr. Hardware Safety Compliance Engineer, Hardware Safety & Compliance
Sr. Hardware Safety Compliance Engineer, Hardware Safety & Compliance
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08-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 128600 - 213600
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-06-2025
Job Description
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of 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 Role:
Hardware safety compliance engineers are responsible for ensuring the companys 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 companys innovation while prioritizing the safety of its products.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive a standardized and harmonized approach to Safety Compliance across Amazons suite of products
- Be a technical leader able to utilize deep knowledge and experience to support junior compliance engineers and design teams on safety compliance issues and failures
- Determine 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 life
A 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 team
You 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.
- Bachelors degree in engineering physics computer science or similar technical discipline
- 5 years of experience in hardware development or compliance
- Experience handling product compliance submitting products for global approvals and obtaining certifications
- Experience with the application of U.S. and international product safety standards (e.g. UL IEC EN ANSI CSA ISO)
- Knowledge of electronics and mechanical design and safety
- Experience working with third-party labs & Asia-based contract mfrs. and test labs
- Experience communicating technical topics to interdisciplinary audiences
- Experience reviewing a designs construction for compliance.
- Knowledge and experience conducting safety compliance tests for US and international standards.
- Masters or PhD degree in a relevant field.
- 6 years of experience in hardware development or compliance
- 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 compliance
- Experience evaluating the compliance of power supplies direct-plug-ins wearables lasers lighting powers or toys
- Experience handling product certification for global markets (e.g. CE UL CSA PSE NOM BIS METI)
- Experience conducting product risk assessments or failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Experience with failure analysis
- Experience responding to regulator audits
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The Role:
Hardware safety compliance engineers are responsible for ensuring the companys 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 companys innovation while prioritizing the safety of its products.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive a standardized and harmonized approach to Safety Compliance across Amazons suite of products
- Be a technical leader able to utilize deep knowledge and experience to support junior compliance engineers and design teams on safety compliance issues and failures
- Determine 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 life
A 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 team
You 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.
- Bachelors degree in engineering physics computer science or similar technical discipline
- 5 years of experience in hardware development or compliance
- Experience handling product compliance submitting products for global approvals and obtaining certifications
- Experience with the application of U.S. and international product safety standards (e.g. UL IEC EN ANSI CSA ISO)
- Knowledge of electronics and mechanical design and safety
- Experience working with third-party labs & Asia-based contract mfrs. and test labs
- Experience communicating technical topics to interdisciplinary audiences
- Experience reviewing a designs construction for compliance.
- Knowledge and experience conducting safety compliance tests for US and international standards.
- Masters or PhD degree in a relevant field.
- 6 years of experience in hardware development or compliance
- 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 compliance
- Experience evaluating the compliance of power supplies direct-plug-ins wearables lasers lighting powers or toys
- Experience handling product certification for global markets (e.g. CE UL CSA PSE NOM BIS METI)
- Experience conducting product risk assessments or failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Experience with failure analysis
- Experience responding to regulator audits
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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