Product Validation And Certification Engineer-Certfication

Siemens; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Goa, India, is seeking a Product Validation & Certification Engineer (Type Testing, EMI/EMC & Regulatory Compliance) to ensure substation and distribution automation products meet global regulatory and safety standards.

You will own product qualification, type testing, and certification activities from development through market release and collaborate with R&D teams and external laboratories worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in product validation, certification, type testing, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience in substation automation or distribution automation desirable.
• Willingness to travel to labs and customer sites.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation, qualification and type testing for embedded products in substation/automation.
• Plan and document tests and coordinate certification with external labs.
• Drive global regulatory compliance for product releases in international markets.
• Prepare validation strategies, plans, protocols and reports.
• Maintain certification records and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

Product validation

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

\"Were improving the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries!!\"

Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place - where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered optimally and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components, and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.

Product Validation & Certification Engineer (Type Testing, EMI/EMC & Regulatory Compliance)

Join Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification & Automation. Play a key role in ensuring our substation and distribution automation products meet global regulatory, safety, environmental, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. You will own product qualification, type testing, and certification activities from development through market release, working closely with R&D teams and accredited certification laboratories worldwide.

The Role

• Lead product validation, qualification, and type testing activities for embedded electronic products used in substation and distribution automation.
• Plan, execute, document, and review internal laboratory tests and coordinate certification programs with external accredited test laboratories.
• Drive global regulatory compliance and certification activities to support product releases in international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare validation strategies, test plans, protocols, reports, and certification documentation.
• Conduct and supervise EMI/EMC, environmental, mechanical, electrical safety, and reliability testing in Siemens laboratories.
• Coordinate and execute certification testing with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Analyze test results, investigate non-conformities, drive corrective actions, and support design improvements.
• Interpret standards and regulatory requirements and translate them into product requirements and test specifications.
• Support project teams during product development reviews and release milestones.
• Maintain certification records and ensure continuous compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, system, and quality teams.

Required Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in EMI/EMC compliance and testing methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with product qualification and validation of embedded products and systems.
• Excellent understanding of electrical safety, regulatory compliance, and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of voltage disturbances, grounding systems, power system reliability, and environmental testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical writing skills.

Certification & Regulatory Knowledge

• CE, UL, FCC, ISED, RED, IECEE CB Scheme and similar international certifications.
• Experience working with notified bodies, certification agencies, and third‑party test laboratories.
• Knowledge of market access requirements for global product certifications.

Standards Knowledge

• IEC 60255
• IEC 61000 series
• IEC 61010
• IEC 62689
• IEC 60068
• IEC 61850

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• 3-8 years of experience in product validation, certification, type testing, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience in substation automation, protection relays, distribution automation, or industrial embedded systems is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to certification laboratories and customer locations as required.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple certification programs simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for quality, compliance, and delivering reliable products to market.

Why Siemens?

Work with globally recognized grid automation technologies, modern test facilities, international certification programs, and highly skilled experts developing the infrastructure that powers the future.

Company values and diversity

We’re dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in across Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities & Ethnicity. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow.

Location(s)

• Goa - Goa - India

Job type

Full-time

Employment type

Permanent

Work mode

Office/Site only