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R&D Engineer - Certification

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

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Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience in product certification, compliance, or engineering design.
In-depth knowledge of CE directives, including EMC, LVD, and RED directives, UL certification standards, and other international regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in English for reading and writing technical documentation and international standards.
Deep knowledge of product safety and certification, regulatory requirements, and technical documentation preparation.
Ability to evaluate complex compliance requirements and translate them into actionable engineering solutions.
Effective communication with internal team members and engineers at external notified bodies, including the ability to simplify complex technical content.
Ability to identify and resolve obstacles in the certification process while balancing certification requirements with product functionality.
Ability to work independently across multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Set up and execute product tests in accordance with standard testing methodologies and requirements, and document test results.
Work with project managers and team members on certification activities, including completing application forms, understanding product structures and configurations, and writing product descriptions.
Work with the project team to prepare testing samples and submit them to external agencies.
Track certification progress and act as a bridge between external notified bodies and the internal technical team to facilitate the certification process.
Escalate challenges when certification is blocked by an external agency and seek support from management.
Summarize manufacturing requirements according to certification coverage and clearly communicate certification requirements to the factory.
Maintain certifications and prepare renewals with sufficient time to avoid business impact.
Cooperate with multiple departments to accelerate product time-to-market by facilitating certification completion.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with EX (explosive atmospheres) or SIL (functional safety) certification.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
Ability to contribute effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Principal Engineer

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to set up and execute tests for different products in accordance with standard testing methodologies and requirements. Each day, you will perform your tasks or activities using skills and techniques as well as a practical understanding of concepts used in the field of technology. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring proper documentation of the test results.

The work model for the role is: R&D Engineer – Certification

You will be mainly accountable for:

Work with project manager and team members in certification areas, including filling application form, understanding the product structure and configurations, writing product description etc.
Work with project team to prepare the testing samples and submit to external agencies
Closely follow up the certification progress and work as the bridge between the external notify body and internal technical team, to facilitate the certification process from both sides
Escalate the challenges in case certification is blocked by external agency clearly and seek the support from management
Summarize the manufacturing requirements according to the certification coverage and roll out the certification requirements clearly to factory
Maintain the certification and prepare to renew it with good time margin to avoid the business impact.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in product certification, compliance, or engineering design
In-depth knowledge of CE directives (EMC ,LVD and RED directive), UL certification standards, and other international regulatory requirements.
Experience with EX (explosive atmospheres) or SIL (Functional Safety) certification is highly preferred
Proficiency in using English to read/write technical documentation and international standards
Technical Competency: Deep knowledge of product safety and certification, regulatory understanding, and technical documentation preparation
Analytical Ability: Capability to evaluate complex compliance requirements and translate them into actionable engineering solutions
Communication Skills: Effective communication with internal team members and engineers in external notify body; ability to simplify complex technical content
Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve obstacles in the certification process, by balancing the certification and function of the product.
Team Collaboration: Close cooperation with multiple departments to accelerate product time-to-market by smoothing certification completion.
Self-Driven: Ability to independently manage own work in multiple projects and meet deadlines

Desired

Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field
The ability to be an effective contributor when working in cross-functional team and multi-cultural teams

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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