Global Compliance Engineer

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Global Compliance Engineer

Location(s)

Shelton

Purpose

PerkinElmer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Compliance Engineer with laboratory instrument knowledge to join our dynamic and growing R&D team. As a Global Compliance Engineer, you will be accountable for ensuring new product development projects and our existing instrumentation throughout their lifecycle meet all international regulatory standards and certifications. This position requires a deep understanding of global compliance requirements, including ISO, CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, REACH, and other industry-specific standards. You will work cross-functionally with product development, quality assurance, and legal teams to ensure seamless compliance processes for both existing and new products. The successful candidate will collaborate with global cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance subject matter expertise to research and design teams for New Product Introductions and manufacturing engineering teams for existing legacy instruments.
• Use technical knowledge and significant problem-solving ability to help determine the most effective solution for complex problems spanning multiple technical disciplines. 
• Work in conjunction with scientists and other engineers to prove out designs.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues with members of cross functional team. 
• Develop measures to support initiatives and strategies. 
• Provides technical insight to analyze risks and opportunities and adjust plans to minimize risk and maximize opportunity.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit technical files, compliance reports, and regulatory documentation for internal and external audits.
• Standards & Risk Management: Stay updated on emerging global regulations and industry standards and proactively implement necessary changes.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee EMC, safety, environmental, and performance testing in collaboration with internal cross-functions and third-party testing organizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and legal teams to ensure compliance is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits, including responding to regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
• Training & Education: Develop and deliver compliance training programs to ensure company-wide awareness of regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications

•  Role requires broad knowledge and application of worldwide regulatory compliance laws, directives and industry specific regulations pertaining to Product Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Material compliance regulations (e.g. RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals.
• Familiarity with requirements for EU CE safety self- declaration including maintenance of safety files and support documentation for EU Declarations of Conformity
• Experience with Lab and Measurement Equipment (MEAS) category preferred, Industry standards 61010-1, 61326-1
• Act as liaison with Product Development teams and contract, Agency laboratories
• Participate on New Product Development design reviews to provide insight and advice on desi