Certification Engineer

RocketSourcers B.V.; Groningen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Victron Energy in Groningen is looking for a Certification Engineer to manage certification activities ensuring compliance with international safety and regulatory standards. In this role, you will oversee testing, collaborate with engineers, and maintain documentation while staying updated on regulatory changes.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 3 to 7 years of experience in product certification. Join us to help shape innovative energy solutions globally.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in product certification or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with electrical or electronic products.
• Knowledge of product compliance and conformity assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage certification activities for electrical products.
• Coordinate testing projects with external bodies.
• Review technical documentation and compliance evidence.
• Prepare certification documentation and technical files.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Collaboration

Product compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

What will you do?

As a Certification Engineer at Victron Energy, you help ensure our products meet international safety, EMC, radio, environmental, and sustainability requirements. You work closely with colleagues from Hardware, Software, Supplier Quality, EMS, Product Management, and R&D to bring compliant products to markets around the world.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing certification activities for electrical and electronic products.
• Coordinating testing and certification projects with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Reviewing technical documentation, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), test reports, and compliance evidence.
• Assessing product modifications and determining their impact on existing certifications.
• Preparing and maintaining technical files, declarations of conformity, and certification documentation.
• Supporting conformity assessments, risk analyses, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensuring products are correctly labeled and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring changes in regulations and standards and translating them into practical actions for product teams.
• Advising engineering teams throughout the product development process on compliance requirements.

You will work with regulations and standards such as:

• CE Marking
• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
• Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
• Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU)
• EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
• FCC Part 15
• ISED RSS Series
• IEC, EN, UL, and ISO standards
• International grid code requirements

You will also support environmental and sustainability compliance, including REACH, RoHS, POPs, TSCA, PFAS, California Proposition 65, and responsible sourcing requirements.

What makes this role unique?

You will work at the forefront of energy innovation, supporting products used worldwide in applications ranging from off‑grid energy systems to advanced power conversion and storage solutions.

You will:

• Play a key role in ensuring products meet global regulatory requirements.

• Work with a broad range of international standards, technologies, and markets.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and compliance specialists.
• Help shape future compliance strategies by monitoring upcoming regulations and industry developments.
• Contribute directly to product quality, safety, EMC performance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Gain exposure to the latest developments in renewable energy and power electronics.

At Victron Energy, compliance is not only about meeting regulations. It is a critical part of building reliable, safe, and future‑ready products.

Who are we?

Victron Energy is a global leader in innovative energy solutions. Our products are trusted worldwide in applications ranging from off‑grid installations and marine systems to industrial energy storage and advanced power conversion solutions.

We believe technology should create real‑world impact. That is why we continuously invest in innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Our teams work in a collaborative and highly technical environment where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. As a Certification Engineer, you will join a growing certification team and work closely with experts across multiple disciplines to help deliver products that support a more sustainable future.

What do you bring?

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 3 to 7 years of experience in product certification, regulatory compliance, conformity assessment, or a similar role.
• Experience with electrical or electronic products.
• Knowledge of product compliance, regulatory compliance, and conformity assessment processes.
• Experience with CE marking, EMC, product safety, RED, testing, and certification activities.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, EN, ISO, and UL.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, interpreting test reports and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with laboratories, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders.

Experience gained at certification bodies, testing laboratories, notified bodies, accreditation organisations, or manufacturers with established compliance programs is highly valued.

We also appreciate people who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills
• Sound decision‑making abilities
• Ownership and accountability
• Relationship‑building and networking skills

If you do not meet every requirement but believe you can add value to the team, we encourage you to apply.