FM Approvals Engineer

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. How? By employing a worldwide certification process that’s backed by scientific research and testing, and over a century of experience.

Are you an engineer with a passion for product performance, safety, and innovation? Do you thrive in environments where curiosity, technical rigor, and collaboration drive meaningful work? FM Approvals is looking for an Engineer to join our world-class certification team—ensuring products used around the world meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Why Join FM Approvals?

At FM Approvals, you’ll contribute to work that truly matters. As a trusted leader in third-party certification, we help manufacturers bring safe, compliant, and high-performing products to market. Here, you’ll grow your technical expertise, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in advancing global safety.

What You’ll Do

As an Engineer, you will evaluate innovative technologies and products to certify their compliance with FM Approvals standards, industry performance codes, and global certification requirements. Under the guidance of Technical Team Managers, you will:

Technical Evaluation & Testing

• Conduct hands-on product testing and analysis in FM Approvals labs and at customer locations.
• Provide clear instruction to laboratory personnel executing required testing.
• Analyze test data, draw accurate conclusions, and communicate results to customers and leadership.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and product certificates for final review.

Project Leadership

• Develop comprehensive project proposals, including testing scope, procedures, and cost estimates.
• Manage multiple project timelines effectively to ensure goals and deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.

Expertise Development

• Build deep technical knowledge within assigned product or technology categories.
• Gain increasing proficiency in FM Approval Standards and other global product testing standards and directives.
• Tackle special technical assignments as your expertise grows.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Engineering, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical highly preferred + 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in product certification, testing, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with third‑party certification processes and industry performance standards.
• Familiarity with fire alarm equipment or Construction Products Regulation certification is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data and form sound technical conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong client-facing capabilities.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and professional influence.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow

This role is ideal for engineers who love hands-on testing, enjoy diving into detailed technical standards, and are excited to contribute to globally recognized certification processes. If you’re motivated, curious, and driven to make an impact, you’ll feel right at home here.