Job Description
The Certification Engineer is responsible for supporting UL testing and certification of battery cells, battery packs, and energy storage systems in accordance with UL 9540 and related safety standards. This role serves as a technical liaison between product development teams, testing laboratories, and certification bodies to ensure products meet applicable safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Key aspects of the role include reviewing designs and documentation for compliance, supporting certification test planning and execution, addressing identified gaps, and assisting with corrective actions required for certification approval. The engineer interprets UL standards, supports risk assessments, and ensures certification activities align with real‑world design and manufacturing constraints.
Standards commonly supported may include:
UL 9540 – Energy Storage Systems and Equipment
UL 9540A (as applicable) – Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation
UL 1973, UL 1642, or other battery safety standards
Relevant IEC or regional standards as needed
Technical Basis & Standards Engagement
Identify, document, and technically support cases where existing certification requirements are misaligned with actual safety risk, based on outdated assumptions or inconsistent application across industries
Develop engineering‑based arguments when certification requirements conflict with established design practices, using data analysis, failure scenarios, and regulatory precedent to support equivalency or alternate approaches
Prepare technical papers, engineering assessments, and formal submissions to support positions in standards development and certification discussions; materials may be used in industry publications or standards proceedings
Represent the organization in standards task groups and working committees, including UL and related standards forums, and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and record development
Battery Systems & Design Expertise
Apply strong working knowledge of battery systems, including cell design, pack architecture, insulation coordination, BMS electronics, and thermal and electrical safety considerations, to certification and compliance questions
Review and evaluate battery pack designs across multiple configurations, assessing alignment with applicable safety and certification frameworks
Support thermal event and failure characterization efforts, including interpretation of test results related to propagation, containment, and gas or energy release
Provide technical input to system‑level certification activities, supporting integration efforts and assessment of battery‑related hazards, electrical classification, and failure modes
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Required Skills & Experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in battery systems, safety engineering, or product certification
Working knowledge of UL certification frameworks for battery and energy storage systems, including UL 9540‑family standards, and familiarity with at least one major automotive or international battery safety standard
Demonstrated experience engaging with certification bodies or standards organizations on technical topics beyond checklist compliance
Ability to identify and document certification gaps where requirements are disproportionate to risk or inconsistent with established engineering practice
Strong technical writing skills, with experience producing clear engineering analyses and regulatory documentation
Prior experience supporting non‑standard certifications, design deviations, or equivalency justifications is a plus
Participation in relevant industry or standards committees is preferred
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.