Types Approval Engineer

Michael Page (Netherlands); Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working environment

Exposure to international projects

Work on advanced, tech-driven products

Collaborative engineering environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page (Netherlands) is partnering with an internationally operating technology company to recruit a senior professional responsible for leading product certification and regulatory compliance across global markets. You will coordinate approval processes and work closely with hardware, software, and engineering teams to ensure compliant product designs.

You will serve as the primary contact for test labs and authorities, maintain technical docs and risk assessments, monitor timelines, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in product certification, compliance engineering, regulatory affairs, or type approvals.
• Experience with electronic, telecommunications, embedded, RF, or high-tech products.
• Familiarity with international product certification frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with both internal and external partners.
• Able to communicate technical information clearly across different levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product certification and compliance activities across international markets.
• Manage approval processes for new product launches and product modifications.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and engineering teams to ensure products are designed with compliance requirements in mind.
• Act as the main point of contact for external testing laboratories, certification agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, risk assessments, and compliance files.
• Coordinate product testing related to safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF), and environmental standards.
• Monitor certification timelines, project milestones, and potential compliance risks.
• Interpret changing regulations and industry standards and translate them into practical guidance for engineering teams.
• Maintain certification records and ensure timely renewals and updates.
• Support commercial, quality, and operational stakeholders with compliance-related inquiries.

Skills

3+ years experience in product cert.,/

Stakeholder management

Communication across org levels

Project management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

• Drive global compliance and bring innovative products to market.
• Bridge engineering, certification, and product development.

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally operating technology company that develops innovative electronic and software-driven products for a global customer base. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and product reliability, the organization combines engineering excellence with an entrepreneurial culture. Employees are given significant responsibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of cutting-edge products used around the world.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate product certification and compliance activities across international markets.
• Manage approval processes for new product launches and product modifications.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and engineering teams to ensure products are designed with compliance requirements in mind.
• Act as the main point of contact for external testing laboratories, certification agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, risk assessments, and compliance files.
• Coordinate product testing related to safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF), and environmental standards.
• Monitor certification timelines, project milestones, and potential compliance risks.
• Interpret changing regulations and industry standards and translate them into practical guidance for engineering teams.
• Maintain certification records and ensure timely renewals and updates.
• Support commercial, quality, and operational stakeholders with compliance-related inquiries.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in product certification, compliance engineering, regulatory affairs, or type approvals.
• Experience with electronic, telecommunications, embedded, RF, or high-tech products.
• Familiarity with international product certification frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with both internal and external partners.
• Able to communicate technical information clearly across different levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package and attractive secondary benefits.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Exposure to international projects, stakeholders, and global markets.
• Opportunity to work on technologically advanced products with real-world impact.
• A collaborative and innovative engineering environment where your expertise directly contributes to product success.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.