Certification Engineer – Flame Detection Systems

Consilium Safety; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety technology firm based in Aberdeen is looking for a Certification Engineer. In this role, you will manage the certification lifecycle for flame detection systems, ensuring compliance with international standards such as ATEX and IECEx. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience with hazardous area certifications. This position offers hybrid work flexibility across the UK.

Benefits

Hybrid and remote flexibility

Opportunity for professional growth

Engineering-led culture with technical ownership

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous area certifications.
• Strong documentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to interpret technical drawings and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all third-party certification processes.
• Guide R&D and product development for certification.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety standards.

Skills

Hazardous area certifications (ATEX, IECEx, FM)

Functional safety principles and SIL assessment

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

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12.08.2025

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Consilium Safety Group is a world-leading solution provider of fire and gas safety technologies for the marine, energy, transport and building sectors. By combining safety expertise with intelligent detection, the company contributes to protecting lives, values, and the planet through technology. What started in 1912 is today an international company driven by innovation. Consilium Safety Group is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has more than 55 offices, covering all time zones, and strives to be a great place to grow. With a market leading position, robustness, and pioneer thinking – we are now on our journey to transform and shape the future of the industry, by becoming #1 in SafetyTech.

At Micropack, we design and build advanced flame detection systems that protect the world’s most safety-critical industries. From offshore platforms to petrochemical plants, our technology is trusted to perform - fast, reliable, and proven - in the harshest environments.

We pioneered visual flame detectionand 3D fire and gas mapping, combining engineering rigour with practical insight for over 30 years.

Since 2016, we’ve been part of the Consilium Safety Group - a world leader in fire, flame, and gas safety solutions. As a global producer of safety technology across marine, energy, rail, and building sectors, Consilium helps us scale our impact without losing focus. Together, we make sure safety is never an afterthought.

Why Join Micropack?

• Your expertise saves lives – you’ll play a key role in making safety-critical products meet global compliance.
• Focused environment – less bureaucracy, more technical ownership.
• Hybrid and remote flexibility – based in Aberdeen but open to strong candidates UK-wide.
• Opportunity to grow – as our product line expands, you’ll shape our certification strategy.
• Engineering-led culture – decisions based on evidence, experience, and standards.

About the Role

We are hiring a Certification Engineerto take full ownership of the certification lifecycle for our flame detection systems. You’ll be the technical authority on compliance, working directly with test houses and guiding internal teams through ATEX, IECEx, FM, SIL, CE, CPR, DNV, EMC and other schemes such as region specific certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all third-party certification processes and liaison.
• Maintain technical files, test reports, and declarations.
• Guide R&D and product development to ensure certification readiness.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 61508).
• Coordinate product markings, labels, and CE/UKCA documentation.
• Participate in regulatory audits and assist with internal QMS processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with hazardous area certifications (ATEX, IECEx, FM).
• Knowledge of functional safety principles and SIL assessment.
• Strong documentation, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, test reports, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with flame or gas detection products.
• Experience working with notified bodies and international compliance frameworks.

Application & Contact

We offer an exciting role where you can leverage your technical interests and expertise to make a real difference. Join our dedicated team and help shape the future of marine safety systems. Apply today!

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