Senior Engineer (Electrical Safety Testing)

Reporting to the Senior Manager based in Germany and work closely with local Laboratory Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Evaluate and approve test reports, measurement results, and technical documentation.
•  Assess test setups, measuring equipment, and procedures for compliance with standards.
•  Advise customers on standard requirements and safety-related questions.
• Laboratory auditing: Conduct lab inspections and audits according to normative requirements (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025).

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• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable qualification
• 5 years of professional experience in electrical safety testing / product safety compliance
• Strong, hands-on expertise in the following standards: IEC/EN 60335-1, IEC/EN 60598, IEC/EN 62368-1
• Proven experience planning, executing, and evaluating standards-based safety tests (e.g., hipot/dielectric strength, insulation resistance, leakage/touch current, protective earth continuity, temperature measurements, creepage and clearance distances, single-fault condition testing)
• Ability to review product design and technical documentation (schematics, PCB/layout, BOM, safety-critical components, insulation coordination) and drive design-for-compliance improvements
• Experience creating test plans, test reports, and technical justifications (e.g., deviations/non-conformities, risk assessments)
• Structured, independent working style with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (R&D, Quality, external labs/certification bodies)
• Fluent in English; German is a plus (depending on the environment)
• Nice-to-have: experience with CB Scheme, certification processes, audits, and additional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61010-1)