About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Summary
The Regulatory Compliance Engineer is responsible for leading regulatory compliance activities throughout the Integrated Product Development (IPD) process. This position will drive efforts to ensure that products meet applicable industry safety standards and certification requirements. The Regulatory Compliance Engineer will work closely with product development and engineering teams to prepare, review, and submit complete documentation packages for regulatory approvals. Additionally, this role will coordinate communications with certification bodies, support product audits, and address technical questions from regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals.This position reports to the Regulatory Compliance Manager.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
As a Regulatory Compliance IPD Engineer, you will:
- Coordinate with global electronics teams to ensure worldwide compliance and certifications for Copeland’s compressor and compressor electronics products.
- Define regulatory compliance requirements at the initiation of new projects and develop certification plans aligned with IPD stage gates.
- Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation required for product certifications, including test reports, technical files, declarations of conformity, and compliance matrices.
- Conduct compliance assessments at key IPD milestones (e.g., concept review, design review, validation review) and provide actionable feedback to the project teams.
- Work with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and other certification agencies to ensure timely product certifications to the appropriate safety standards.
- Monitor and track products' certification status throughout development, ensuring visibility and updates are provided to IPD teams and leadership.
- Facilitate regulatory audits by certification bodies, ensuring product and documentation readiness, addressing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Identify and assess regulatory compliance risks early in the development process and recommend design or process changes to mitigate risks.
- Evaluate the impact of product design changes on existing certifications and manage re-certification efforts when necessary.
- Monitor evolving electronics and HVAC safety standards to ensure Copeland products remain compliant with upcoming regulatory changes.
- Stay informed on changes to global industry standards, codes, and regulations, and communicate updates and impacts to product development teams.
- Provide customer support related to regulatory standards and compliance inquiries for Copeland’s electrical and electronic products.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in regulatory compliance, product certification, or product safety engineering, preferably in HVAC or related industries.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to drive multiple compliance efforts simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop practical solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to convey complex regulatory information to diverse audiences
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with refrigerant compressor and system standards (UL 60335-2-34 and UL 60335-2-89, et al)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related field.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to HVAC technologies (UL 60335, UL 1995, ASHRAE standards, DOE energy regulations, EMC Directives, CE marking).
- Experience leading regulatory aspects of Integrated Product Development (IPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
