Certification & Compliance Engineer

Segula Technologies; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Sweden seeks a Certification and Compliance Engineer to lead powertrain certification and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will safeguard product compliance with global environmental, safety, and performance standards across internal combustion engine technologies.

You will act as the core regulatory expert within product development, translating complex statutory requirements into structured project plans while interfacing with type approval authorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of automotive certification/verification experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and homologation processes.
• Strong written and verbal English; Swedish knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to manage complex documentation and interact with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver certification and compliance activities within powertrain projects, including timelines and documentation.
• Interpret and apply product regulatory requirements for emissions, energy efficiency, OBD, EMC, and electrical safety.
• Coordinate interactions with regulatory agencies and type approval authorities for compliance before market release and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance criteria in early-stage designs and updates.
• Refine regulatory documentation workflows and internal procedures in response to evolving legislation.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Powertrain knowledge

Project management

Analytical rigor

Cross-functional

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Auto/Elec)

Job description

Segula Technologies is seeking a Certification and Compliance Engineer to lead powertrain certification and regulatory compliance initiatives for our industry-leading clients. In this role, you will safeguard product compliance with global environmental, safety, and performance standards across internal combustion engine technologies. You will act as the core regulatory expert within product development and engineering update projects, translating complex statutory requirements into structured project plans while managing direct interactions with type approval authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution: Plan, manage, and deliver certification and compliance activities within powertrain projects, including budget management, certification timelines, testing execution, documentation, and formal application processes.
• Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert to interpret, clarify, and apply product regulatory requirements regarding emissions, power, $CO_2$ energy efficiency, OBD, EMC, and electrical safety.
• Authority Liaison: Coordinate and maintain technical interactions with regulatory agencies and type approval authorities to ensure full legal compliance prior to market release and over product lifecycles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multi-disciplinary development teams, quality assurance personnel, and external partners to integrate compliance criteria into early-stage engineering designs and ongoing product updates.
• Process Optimization: Apply technical rigor and analytical problem-solving to continuously refine regulatory documentation workflows and internal compliance procedures in response to evolving legislation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent documented industry experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of automotive industry experience with a focus on certification, combustion engine development, verification, or quality assurance.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven expertise in automotive regulatory frameworks, powertrain systems, and formal certification/homologation procedures.
• Project & Organizational Skills: Strong track record of managing project deliverables, complex documentation, and tight timelines with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the capacity to negotiate effectively and present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders. Working knowledge of Swedish is advantageous.
• Professional Competencies: Strong ethical integrity, analytical rigor, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving across global engineering environments.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Work Permit Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must already hold a valid work permit for Sweden or possess citizenship of an EU/EEA country.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.