Certification Engineer

RCG Moody International Limited c/- Intertek; Rugby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent certification company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Certification Engineer to coordinate product certification activities. This role involves testing and certifying electrical products, particularly in compliance with IEC 61439 standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience in product certification. Competitive salary, career development opportunities globally, and a dynamic working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities globally

Dynamic working environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification activities for all schemes.
• Preparation and review of test programmes.
• Creation and checking of certificates and technical reports.
• Assessment of laboratories to ISO 17025.
• Witnessing of testing activities for ASTA schemes.
• Management of enquiries and certifications.
• Regular project status monitoring.
• Support sales teams with technical aspects.
• Client liaison and relationship development.
• Project work for products within IEC 61439 standards.

Skills

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Experience in testing and/or certification of electrical products

Experience with switchgear and control gear products and standards

Ability to make sound engineering judgements

Ability to scrutinise and compare technical documents

Good IT literacy skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

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.

Required skills and 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).

About the opportunity

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.

Key activities:

• 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 of 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.

What we offer:

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.

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

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.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.