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Nextracker Inc. · 1 month ago

Sr. Certification Engineer

Nashville,Tennessee - USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. They are seeking a Sr. Certification Engineer to lead global certification efforts for electronic and wireless systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct internal EMC, RF, and Safety evaluations using lab equipment (Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, leakage current testers, ground bond testers, high-pot testers). Identify design risks early and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams to reduce certification delays

Manage relationships and activities with NRTLs and accredited labs (e.g., UL, TUV, Intertek). Review and approve test plans, resolve technical issues during testing, and validate reports for compliance submissions

Drive compliance efforts for FCC Part 15 (Subpart C), ISED Canada, EU RED, EU LVD, EU EMC, and other global frameworks. Stay current on evolving standards and regulatory landscapes to proactively guide product development

Partner with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to embed compliance considerations into product design. Provide regulatory guidance from concept to launch

Prepare and manage technical files, risk assessments, FCC filings, and Compliance reports to support CE marking and other certifications

Develop and review technical documentation detailing compliance status, test plans, product descriptions, and reporting materials in line with agency and internal requirements

Provide hands-on support for certification testing as needed, including at international test labs. Occasional travel within LATAM (<25%) is expected to support in-country testing or inspections

Qualification

Regulatory complianceEMC expertiseRF/Wireless expertiseSafety complianceCertification managementProject management toolsTechnical documentationAnalytical mindsetTechnical communicationOrganizational skillsTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of regulatory compliance experience, including Safety, EMC, RF, Wireless, or Environmental domains

Minimum of 5 years of certifications work with or for a compliance lab (e.g., UL, SGS, TUV, Bureau Veritas, Intertek)

Experience working with FCC, ISED, EU notified bodies, NRTLs, and global certification entities

Ability to interpret standards, propose test strategies, and influence design changes for compliance

Expertise in leading certification efforts for: EMC: IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4, EN55032, EN55035; RF/Wireless: ETSI EN 301-489-1, EN 301-489-17, ETSI EN 300 328, FCC Part 15 Subpart C (15.247); Safety: EN61010-1, EN62368-1

Ability to lead compliance reviews, propose test strategies, and influence cross-functional teams

Hands-on experience with electrical lab testing, including use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

Demonstrated experience in fast-paced, hardware-intensive development environments

Able to travel up to 25% regionally and internationally

Preferred

Skilled in compliance documentation, technical writing, and risk analysis

Proficient in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Jama, Confluence)

Strong technical communication and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and technical reporting

Ability to manage multiple certification projects independently with cross-functional stakeholders

Strong organizational skills and analytical mindset

Proficient in MS Excel for technical data management

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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