Test Engineer

Actalent • Winston-Salem, NC • 9h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer- Hybrid

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and manage certification requirements across the entire product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and sustainment.

Develop and execute certification strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements in the Americas region.

Plan and lead certification initiatives, supporting project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.

Coordinate closely with certification agencies, notified bodies, and testing laboratories to obtain and maintain product approvals.

Ensure products comply with applicable international standards and specifications, including UL, FM, CSA, ATEX, and IECEx frameworks.

Prepare and maintain certification reports, technical documentation, and compliance records to support audits and regulatory reviews.

Provide technical guidance to engineering and cross-functional teams on certification requirements, regulatory strategies, and compliance risks.

Support engineering teams in designing products that meet relevant safety, performance, and regulatory standards.

Conduct electrical design reviews and compliance assessments to verify adherence to certification requirements.

Estimate certification costs, contribute to budget planning, and support financial decision-making related to approvals and testing.

Identify, analyze, and resolve complex certification challenges and regulatory issues, escalating when necessary and proposing solutions.

Develop test plans and oversee testing, verification, and validation activities related to regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

Minimum 1 years of hands-on experience in product certification, regulatory compliance, or product compliance roles.

Strong experience working with UL, FM, and CSA standards and certification processes.

Demonstrated expertise with ATEX and IECEx regulatory frameworks for hazardous locations and international compliance.

Proficiency in managing product certification and regulatory compliance activities using structured, process-driven methodologies.

Experience collaborating with notified bodies, certification agencies, and testing laboratories to obtain and maintain approvals.

Experience compliance testing, including testing, verification, and validation of products against regulatory standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience preparing detailed certification reports, technical documentation, and compliance records.

Ability to develop and oversee test plans that support certification, verification, and validation activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex certification and regulatory challenges.

Continuous improvement mindset with experience promoting process optimization and engineering quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Winston-Salem, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/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.

Medical/health insurance & 401(k) retirement plan & Generous PTO / vacation offerings

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Winston-Salem,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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