FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, is dedicated to the development, production, sale, and support of innovative powertrain solutions for On-Road, Off-Road, Marine, and Power Generation applications. Serving businesses that power other businesses, we are committed to meeting the needs of both direct customers and end users worldwide.
Our mission is to achieve and sustain technological leadership across all industrial powertrain segments through innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement. Customer satisfaction remains our driving force, guiding our commitment to deliver best-in-class engines, drivelines, and after-treatment solutions globally—while fostering sustainable growth rooted in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
The Technical Certification Engineer supports certification activities to ensure compliance with applicable emissions regulations and timely product approvals across North America. This role partners cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to prepare, submit, and track certification documentation, maintain regulatory knowledge, and support the resolution of compliance issues. In addition, the role supports certification strategy by contributing to the development of certification objectives and assisting in the implementation of systems and processes that drive consistency and efficiency. The role maintains working relationships with regulatory authorities and supports the timely submission and approval of certification documentation. This role requires supporting departmental goals and priorities, conducting problem-solving meetings, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations, and preparing documentation for relevant authorities. The person works with the Quality and Legal departments as needed, supports the resolution of non-conformities, and ensures that certification activities align with product launch timelines and business needs.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
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Support certification strategy by collaborating with engineering and platform teams to align regulatory requirements with product development.
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Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of certification processes, systems, and documentation standards.
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Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities to support certification activities.
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Track certification timelines and support the timely submission and approval of required certificates.
Certification:
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Support execution of certification programs in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements and identify program development needs while collaborating with other departments.
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Ensure that certification programs operate in line with organizational goals.
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Facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders to resolve certification-related issues and ensure clear communication.
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Maintain a working knowledge of EPA, CARB, and ECCC regulations, and apply this knowledge to day-to-day certification activities.
Certification Documentation & Regulatory Submissions:
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Interpret and apply regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, ECCC) to define and support functional and technical certification needs across product platforms.
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Collaborate with engineering, product development, and cross-functional teams to gather technical data, define certification requirements, and ensure alignment with product development and launch milestones.
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Prepare, submit, and track certification documentation with regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely approvals in accordance with established processes.
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Collect, organize, and maintain certification documentation and records in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
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Monitor and document regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local levels, and support the assessment of impacts to current and future product lines.
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Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of certification processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.
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Coordinate with regulatory authorities as needed to support submission follow-ups, resolve issues, and obtain required certifications.
Other Important Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with Quality, Legal, and global Technical Compliance teams to support compliance activities and the resolution of non-conformities.
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Support interactions with regulatory and certification authorities, including communication, issue resolution, and follow-up as needed.
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Participate in and support audit activities, including regulatory reviews, site visits, witness testing, and certification-related inspections.
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Ensure certification activities are aligned with product launch timelines, regulatory requirements, and customer delivery commitments.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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3–5 years of experience in emissions certification, regulatory compliance, or a related technical field.
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Experience supporting EPA, CARB, or similar regulatory certification processes preferred.
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Strong knowledge of emissions standards, certification procedures, and regulatory compliance.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Proven ability to independently prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
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Ability to influence and communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.
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Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
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High attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation with accuracy.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work at a computer.
Working with a global company offers competitive benefits for this position. Here are just a few benefits we are proud to offer:
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Immediate medical, dental and vision coverage on date of hire
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Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Stellantis vehicle discount program
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Tuition assistance
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Employee Resource Groups
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Flexible Paid Time Off
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Amazing holiday schedule including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
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Generous 401k match
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Potential opportunities to visit our Global HQ in Turin, Italy
About our Salary Ranges
Please note that our salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
EEO Statement
US applicants: Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the Federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.
