Product Qualification Engineer

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Product Qualification Engineer to drive the qualification strategy for new products and maintain compliance throughout the lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management and Supply Chain to design PQPs covering environmental, stress, safety, thermal, mechanical and electrical testing, then coordinate testing with internal teams or external labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics or related field.
• Experience in Product Qualification testing (environmental stress, thermal, mechanical, electrical, safety).
• Knowledge of IEC/EN 61010, IEC/EN 62368, and EU Low Voltage Directive.
• Ability to interpret standards and translate requirements into practical guidance for engineering teams.
• Experience managing product qualification projects and working with certification agencies, testing laboratories, and notified bodies.
• Experience preparing compliance documentation, technical files, declarations of conformity, and certification submissions.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in English; German highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Supply Chain to identify qualification requirements and develop PQPs.
• Lead qualification testing campaigns and coordinate retesting/recertification as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate qualification activities related to product changes, obsolescence, manufacturing updates and certification maintenance.
• Represent Engineering during product and site audits and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Maintain approved critical component lists, certification constraints, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation including technical files, certification reports, and declarations of conformity.
• Support CE marking, product safety standards, hazardous location certifications, and marine approvals.
• Monitor evolving standards with global teams and assess impact on current and future products.

Skills

Product qualification testing

Regulatory standards

Technical interpretation

Project coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder management

English

German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics or related field

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Supply Chain to identify qualification requirements for new product designs. Develop the qualification strategy, design comprehensive product qualification plans (PQPs) covering environmental, stress, safety, thermal, mechanical, electrical and other testing as needed. Translate the final plan to specific work packages for assigning internal or external testing facilities and accredited laboratories.
• Take strong initiative and use your hands‑on engineering expertise in debugging and understanding test failures, also steer the engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to implement the needed improvements. Coordinate retesting and recertification as needed.
• Lead and coordinate product qualification and certification testing campaigns, ensuring required approvals from the relevant regulatory bodies are achieved and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Engineering teams, certification bodies, testing laboratories, and regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain product certifications.
• In addition to supporting new designs, coordinate qualification activities related to product changes, component obsolescence, manufacturing updates and certification maintenance.
• Represent Engineering during product and site audits, partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams as necessary.
• Maintain approved critical component lists, certification constraints, and compliance requirements to support ongoing product conformity.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation, including technical files, certification reports, declarations of conformity, and supporting compliance records.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including CE marking, product safety standards, hazardous location certifications, and marine approvals.
• Partner with global compliance and regulatory teams to monitor evolving standards, regulations, and certification requirements and assess their impact on current and future products.
  

Who You Are:

You enjoy coordinating complex certification projects, whether supporting the release of new products or maintaining compliance for products already in the field. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping certification activities on track.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in Product Qualification testing (environmental stress, thermal, mechanical, electrical, safety).
• Knowledge of international product safety standards and regulatory frameworks, including IEC/EN 61010, IEC/EN 62368, and the EU Low Voltage Directive.
• Ability to interpret technical standards and translate requirements into practical guidance for engineering teams.
• Experience managing product qualification projects and working directly with certification agencies, testing laboratories, and notified bodies.
• Experience preparing compliance documentation, technical files, declarations of conformity, and certification submissions.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English, German highly desirable.
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience within industrial automation, process control, embedded systems, or industrial electronics environments.
• Experience supporting marine certifications, including ABS, DNV, LR, BV, KR, and CCS.
• Experience with hazardous location certifications, including Class I Division 2, IECEx, and IEC 60079 standards.
• Experience participating in product and site audits.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience working within global, cross-functional product development teams.
  

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.