R&D Senior Engineer (m/f/d)

We are seeking, on behalf of our client, a Senior Certification Engineer to support their Product Engineering team. Our client is a global technology leader, and this role is part of a business unit that specializes in the design and production of medium-voltage power and frequency converters. These products are used in demanding applications such as rail, marine, and other industrial sectors, with a power range from 0.18 kW to 100 MW.

This is a senior-level position for a self-driven and highly committed individual with a strong background in compliance engineering. Your primary focus will be on leading and coordinating the certification projects for medium-voltage (MV) frequency converters.




General Information:

• Start: 01.11.2025 or ASAP

• Duration: Initial contract of 6 months with the option to extend it

• Workplace: Untersiggenthal

• Workload: 80–100%

• Remote/Home Office: 1–2 times per week (after probational period)

Tasks & Responsibilities:
 

• Lead and manage certification projects from start to finish
• Work with external notified bodies (e.g., TÜV SÜD, UL, CSA) to obtain and validate product documentation
• Clarify and manage product requirements based on customer needs and industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL, CSA)
• Coordinate internal and external activities, including preparing documentation, witnessing tests, and approving test reports
• Collect critical component data for electrical safety and manage product changes in collaboration with various teams (e.g., Release Management, R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing)
• Ensure compliance with key industry standards and directives, including ISO 13849, IEC 61800-5-1, LVD, MD, and EMC Directives
• Support and coordinate activities across different tools within the organization to enhance product automation

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in compliance or certification engineering
• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment, and a self-motivated attitude
• Solid project management skills
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 61508, LVD (2014/35/EU), EMC (2014/30/EU), and RoHS
• Experience with products in the power and automation or a similar industrial sector is highly desirable
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in German is highly recommended but not mandatory