Job Description
Job Overview
The Regulatory Research Engineer is responsible for researching global legal regulations and technical standards, translating regulatory requirements into technical specifications, and supporting product compliance for automotive and non-automotive products. The role also involves collaborating with international teams and improving work processes through automation and programming.
Job Responsibilities
Regulatory Research & Analysis
- Analyze legal regulations and international standards across different countries.
- Derive technical requirements from regulations and document them in internal databases.
- Research technical topics including:
- Vehicle safety
- Exhaust treatment
- Emissions
- On-board diagnostics (OBD)
- Functional safety
- Cybersecurity
- Materials
- Data protection
- Fuel and energy consumption
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Reliability
- Vibration
- Other regulatory topics
Product Evaluation & Technical Support
- Understand automotive and non-automotive products, systems, software, and services.
- Identify applicable regulations for products and evaluate product compliance.
- Translate legal and technical requirements into engineering specifications.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Apply knowledge of international legal frameworks in regulatory research.
- Maintain and update regulatory information in internal databases.
- Collaborate with local and global teams to improve working methods and close process gaps.
Process Improvement
- Improve efficiency by applying programming or coding in daily work.
- Support process optimization and automation initiatives.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the manager.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
- STEM disciplines
- Engineering
- Technical English
- Related fields
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in product development or applied research.
- Fresh graduates with relevant research experience are encouraged to apply.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent technical English reading and writing skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive mindset with willingness to take ownership and initiative.
- Fast learner with strong adaptability.
- Good understanding of:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Software and Systems
- Engineering components
- Emerging technology trends
- Programming or coding skills are considered an advantage.
Benefits
While the job description does not specify detailed employee benefits, this position offers:
- Opportunity to work in a global technology and engineering company.
- Exposure to international regulations and engineering standards.
- Collaboration with global engineering and research teams.
- Experience in automotive R&D and regulatory compliance.
- Opportunities to develop technical expertise in engineering, legal compliance, and product development.