Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.
Job Description
The Compliance Engineer will drive hardware compliance readiness by owning documentation, regulatory processes, certification coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The role bridges technical lab activities and compliance execution to ensure boards meet global regulatory standards.
Core Responsibilities
Define and implement compliance processes for hardware boards across programs
Own regulatory documentation including risk assessments, DoC, CE, UKCA, and RoHS artifacts
Coordinate with internal engineers to collect technical inputs for compliance
Engage with test labs and certification bodies for compliance validation
Identify applicable standards and determine required tests for each board
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Track compliance readiness, risks, and documentation gaps
Establish reusable templates and scalable compliance workflows
Support vendor selection, lab evaluation, and cost discussions
Technical Skills:
Expertise in compliance standards: CE, UKCA, RoHS, DoC
Must have knowledge of EMCD, LVD directives of CE
Must have Product Compliance Testing Experience
Knowledge of board-level compliance and certification flow
Experience with risk assessment and regulatory documentation
Experience with test lab processes and validation requirements
Functional Skills:
Compliance process definition and standardization
Documentation lifecycle management
Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
Vendor and lab capability assessment
Requirements consolidation and tracking
Behavioral Skills:
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Analytical and structured problem solving
High ownership and accountability
Experience Requirements:
6–10 years experience in hardware compliance or regulatory engineering
Experience with product compliance for hardware boards or systems
Exposure to external certification labs or compliance agencies
Track record in managing compliance documentation and certification workflows
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Hardware Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in test labs or certification organizations
Certifications in compliance or regulatory standards
Exposure to global compliance frameworks and standards
Experience in building compliance processes from scratch
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
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