certification engineer

Prado Family; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

prado is building invisible home technology and seeks a certification engineer to ensure products meet global safety and performance standards. You will support from innovation to compliance, coordinating tests, documentation, and regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate with R&D to embed compliance early, perform hands-on lab work (EMC, photometric), and maintain certification records while tracking evolving norms (LVD, EMC, RoHS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electromechanics or related fields.
• Solid understanding of certification standards and processes, or strong drive to become an expert.
• Hands-on testing, technical documentation, and compliance experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Fascination with AI and openness to experimentation.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Independent, detail-oriented team player with proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage certification processes from A to Z (CE, ENEC, CB, UL).
• Collaborate with R&D to embed compliance early in design.
• Conduct hands-on testing and measurements in labs (EMC, photometric).
• Stay informed about changes in norms and regulations (LVD, EMC, RoHS, ECO design).
• Ensure up-to-date documentation and communicate findings clearly.
• Build and maintain relationships with international certification bodies.
• Work within a growing, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Testing experience

Tech documentation

Compliance

Analytical skills

Structured working

Dutch language

English language

Independent team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electromechanics

Tools

EMC testing equipment

Photometric measurement tools

Job description

Who We Are

At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. Since launching our first flagship product in 2021, we have grown into a fully integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions. Our strong R&D focus and targeted M&A strategy fuel our rapid expansion, with 150+ colleagues operating across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

As a certification engineer at prado, you play a key role in ensuring our products and smart home systems meet the highest international safety and performance standards. You support the journey from innovation to compliance, making sure every solution we develop is ready for the world.

What You Will Do

• Manage certification processes from A to Z (CE, ENEC, CB, UL), from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Collaborate with R&D to embed compliance early in the design phase, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and certified.
• Actively conduct hands-on testing and measurements in internal and external laboratories, including but not limited to EMC and photometric (light) measurements.
• Stay informed about changing norms and regulations (LVD, EMC, RoHS, ECO design, …) and proactively translate these into action.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation and communicate your findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with international certification bodies to facilitate smooth certification procedures.
• Work within a growing, multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals committed to developing smarter living experiences.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electromechanics or related fields, with at least 3 years of experience.
• A solid understanding of certification standards and processes, or a strong drive to become an expert in the field.
• Hands-on, with experience in testing, technical documentation, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• A fascination with AI, and a desire to work in an environment that encourages open experimentation and exploration.
• Fluently in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• You are an independent, detail-oriented team player with a proactive mindset.

What We Offer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.
• Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.