About this role
The Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) products comply with global safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal design guidelines. This role supports the full product lifecycle—from concept design through validation and certification—by driving safety focused design decisions, leading internal and external safety testing, and coordinating with certification agencies such as UL, TÜV, and CE bodies. The engineer works cross functionally with electrical, mechanical, firmware, quality, and program teams to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and deliver safe, compliant, and reliable VFD products to market. Lead safety analysis and design reviews throughout product development. Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IEC/EN/UL 61800 5 1, 60730, 60950/62368, insulation coordination, creepage/clearance, grounding, protective circuits). Define safety requirements related to insulation systems, spacing, materials, thermal limits, protective components, and fault tolerance design. Safety Testing & Validation Develop safety test plans for internal lab and external certification labs. Conduct internal safety tests such as dielectric strength, working voltage, leakage current, temperature rise, abnormal tests, component failure simulation, IP Type tests, and mechanical safety evaluations. Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with cross functional teams. Ensure test equipment, fixtures, and processes comply with required safety standards. Prepare and manage samples, technical documents, BOMs, critical component lists, construction files, and deviation assessments for certification. Act as primary interface to UL, TÜV, CE Notified Bodies, and other global agencies for audits, inquiries, and issue resolutions. Track certification status, renewal cycles, factory inspection findings, and ensure timely closure." BS degree，>3 years of experience with VFDs, inverters, power converters, or motor drive systems. Experience with VFDs, inverters, power converters, or motor drive systems. Experience working with agencies (UL, TÜV, CSA, CQC, etc.). Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849, IEC 61508) is a plus."
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About Eaton Corporation
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.
Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
What you'll do
- The Safety Engineer ensures compliance of VFD products with global safety standards and leads safety-focused design decisions throughout the product lifecycle. This includes conducting safety tests, coordinating with certification agencies, and implementing corrective actions.
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