Hardware Testing / Certification Engineer

Post Date

May 21, 2026

Location

North Branford,
Connecticut

ZIP/Postal Code

06472
US
Jul 21, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

HTD-77eeb178-46aa-4337-8fd5-53bdfb8a25ee

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an  Advanced Hardware Test / Certification Engineer. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated with demonstrated initiative and have a fundamental understanding of product compliance methodologies within a regulated global environment.

Responsibilities:
• Set up a new electrical product test lab for testing safety standards to perform regulatory testing according to applicable standards
• Revise existing and create new test and quality procedures for the new lab with assistance of regulatory manager
• Act as regulatory technical expert to support compliance with new & existing Fire projects
• Interpret regulatory standards and advise engineering teams so they meet product requirements
• Clarify necessary document changes and guide technical publication team to mitigate concerns
• Define product approval strategy in the areas of design, functionality and documentation
• Prepare test plans, setup systems, coordinate testing and obtain approval results with agencies
• Perform software & hardware testing to identify performance gaps & improvement opportunities
• Analyze task risks, deadlines & priorities to help management derive realistic project schedule
• Resolve ongoing compliance concerns with engineering, marketing & technical publication teams
• Utilize quality control procedures and approval guides to perform responsible test executions
• Direct group of global team members on test methodologies to comply with local requirements
• Develop standard works, implement best practices and train engineering team members
• Utilize resources and optimize strategies for fastest way to execute projects
• Identify test failure root causes and work with engineers on corrective action to resolve failures

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 15 years of experience testing fire safety products
3 years of experience with new product development, agency approvals or in an electrical/electronic testing laboratory or equivalent experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Desire experience working in a certified UL DAP, FM LABQUAL, or Intertek Satellite test lab
• Strong problem-solving skills: prioritize, identify root causes & take corrective actions
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
• Desire experience with relevant certification agencies: UL/ULC, ETL, FM
• Engineering product development or design validation experience
• Recognized proactive team fostering behavior & passion to get on time results
• Proven experience to engage multidisciplinary teams to resolve problems
• Ability to learn and utilize lab equipment and relevant software
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.