Ex-Approvals Specialist for Intrinsic Safety

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperl+Fuchs seeks a Norm Expert (Product compliance) to drive Ex-approval strategies and ensure conformity with ATEX, IECEx, and other international standards across products. The role collaborates with R&D to integrate compliance from design through production, ensuring regulatory alignment and efficient approvals.

The candidate will liaise with authorities and certification bodies to secure and maintain certifications, supporting product safety and market access globally.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ex-approvals and electrical safety standards.
• Understanding of international conformity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and organization of Ex-approvals such as ATEX, IECEx and electrical safety standards.
• Determination of the relevant standards and legal requirements with regard to Ex-approvals of our products.
• Regular review of our products with regard to conformity with current international Ex-approvals and if necessary, initiation of updates.
• Close collaboration with colleagues in R&D with regard to the fulfilment of relevant international standards and requirements for Ex-approvals in product design Selection and support of service provider and inspection bodies both before and during the approval process.
• Technical negotiation with authorities and certification institutes both nationally and internationally.

Job description

Pepperl+Fuchs seeks a Norm Expert (Product compliance) to drive Ex-approval strategies and ensure conformity with ATEX, IECEx, and other international standards across products. The role collaborates with R&D to integrate compliance from design through production, ensuring regulatory alignment and efficient approvals.

The candidate will liaise with authorities and certification bodies to secure and maintain certifications, supporting product safety and market access globally.