Certification Engineer

Intertek; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Certification Engineer to coordinate product certification activities. This role involves conducting certification processes, preparing test programs, and engaging with clients while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in electrical engineering and have experience in product testing and certification, particularly with switchgear products. Join a vibrant team dedicated to quality and innovation in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in testing and/or certification of electrical products.
• Familiarity with IEC 61439 series of standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification activities for all schemes.
• Prepare, review, and authorize test programs.
• Create and check certificates and technical reports.
• Assess laboratories to ISO 17025.
• Support sales teams and liaise with clients.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Experience in testing and/or certification

Experience with switchgear and control gear

Good IT literacy skills

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Certification Engineer, you would appreciate the purpose and value of conformity to Standards and Certification, will support the maintenance of Intertek's accreditations and comply with the Intertek Code of Compliance. As a Certification Engineer your role is to help coordinate the company's product certification activities within your area of expertise and take an active role in the product certification process for our ASTA certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting certification activities (Recommendation and Certification Decision) for all schemes.
• Preparation, review and authorisation of test programmes.
• Creation and checking of certificates and technical reports.
• Assessment of laboratories to ISO 17025 and Intertek Requirements.
• Witnessing of testing activities undertaken as part of the ASTA schemes.
• Processing and management of enquiries, quotations and orders for type testing and certification.
• Regular monitoring of project status including discussions with colleagues in other offices.
• Supporting sales teams to progress the technical aspects of the sales process.
• Liaising with clients, including the development of professional relationships and providing technical support.
• Undertaking project work primarily for products within the IEC 61439 series of standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent in terms of education, experience, or training.
• Experience in testing and/or certification of electrical products.
• Experience with switchgear and control gear products and standards (IEC 61439 series).
• Ability to make sound engineering judgements based on relevant professional experience.
• Ability to scrutinise and compare technical documents.
• Good IT literacy skills (Microsoft Office).

Other Information

• Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
• Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary/benefits.
• Development and career opportunities around the globe.
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.