Certification Engineer (f/m/d)

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Chassieu; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Electrification Smart Power in Chassieu is seeking a Certification Engineer to lead product certification activities and ensure compliance with evolving international standards. You will work with R&D, quality, labs and certification bodies.

The role requires a Master’s or Engineering degree in electrical fields and 3–5 years in certification, with strong project management and English/French proficiency. You will engage with global teams and support standardization efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnics, or a related technical field.
• 3/5 years of experience minimum in product certification, compliance, testing, homologation, or standards management, ideally within the electrical industry.
• Strong understanding of certification schemes, international standards, regulatory requirements, and laboratory testing processes.
• Previous experience in a testing laboratory, certification body, or highly regulated industrial environment would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple certification activities simultaneously.
• Professional proficiency in English and French within an international environment.
• Genuine interest in standardization activities and participation in technical committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive certification activities for new products, ensuring compliance with national and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage certificate renewals and updates for existing products, including product modifications, supplier changes, and regulatory evolutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical certification files, working closely with R&D, quality, laboratories, and certification bodies.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor product testing campaigns through internal and external laboratories, both locally and internationally.
• Manage certification budgets, cost estimations, quotations, and associated logistics, including product shipments to testing facilities.
• Monitor regulatory and standards developments, assess their impact on products, and recommend necessary compliance actions.
• Collaborate with international certification and standardization teams to support global product compliance strategies.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Project management

Education

Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: R&D Unit Lead

ELSP (Electrification Smart Power), ABB's division dedicated to electrical power protection and control solutions, develops and markets innovative technologies that help customers improve the reliability, efficiency, and safety of their electrical installations.

The Chassieu site is a recognized center of excellence specializing in the design and manufacturing of contactors. Serving a wide range of industrial markets, it provides solutions that are essential to the performance and reliability of electrical systems.

The site brings together a broad range of expertise, spanning Research & Development, engineering, manufacturing, and support functions, fostering close collaboration across the entire product lifecycle.

With a strong international focus, more than 95% of its production is exported worldwide, offering employees the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment driven by innovation and global collaboration.

Joining ABB Electrification Smart Power in Chassieu means becoming part of an innovative industrial organization with a global footprint, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies that support industrial performance and the energy transition.

Join ABB's Smart Power Division and play a key role in ensuring the compliance and certification of our contactors and accessories portfolio. In Certification Engineering and Standardization, you will support new product development while ensuring existing products remain compliant with evolving international regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive certification activities for new products, ensuring compliance with national and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage certificate renewals and updates for existing products, including product modifications, supplier changes, and regulatory evolutions.
• Prepare and maintain technical certification files, working closely with R&D, quality, laboratories, and certification bodies.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor product testing campaigns through internal and external laboratories, both locally and internationally.
• Manage certification budgets, cost estimations, quotations, and associated logistics, including product shipments to testing facilities.
• Monitor regulatory and standards developments, assess their impact on products, and recommend necessary compliance actions.
• Collaborate with international certification and standardization teams to support global product compliance strategies.

Your Background

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnics, or a related technical field.
• 3/5 years of experience minimum in product certification, compliance, testing, homologation, or standards management, ideally within the electrical industry.
• Strong understanding of certification schemes, international standards, regulatory requirements, and laboratory testing processes.
• Previous experience in a testing laboratory, certification body, or highly regulated industrial environment would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple certification activities simultaneously.
• Professional proficiency in English and French within an international environment.
• Genuine interest in standardization activities and participation in technical committees.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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