Job Title
Senior Certification Engineer
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Department
Engineering / Quality Assurance / Regulatory Compliance
Industry
Electrical Components Manufacturing
(Copper Cable Lugs, Connectors, Terminals, Busbars, Pins & Related Products)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Certification Engineer to lead and manage product certification activities for our electrical components manufacturing business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining product certifications from international certification bodies, including UL and other global regulatory agencies.
This role requires complete ownership of the certification process—from identifying applicable standards and submitting certification applications to coordinating product testing, preparing technical documentation, supporting factory audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and obtaining successful certification approvals.
The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in electrical products, international standards, testing methodologies, certification procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. UL Certification Management
- Lead end-to-end UL certification projects for:
- Copper Cable Lugs
- Compression Connectors
- Grounding Components
- Busbars
- Terminals
- Other electrical interconnection products
- Coordinate directly with UL Solutions inspectors and certification engineers.
- Prepare and submit:
- Certification applications
- Technical files
- Engineering drawings
- Product specifications
- Material details
- Supporting documentation
- Coordinate product testing, sample submissions, and witness testing activities.
- Address technical observations, non-conformities, and corrective actions raised during certification reviews.
- Manage factory inspections, surveillance visits, and follow-up audits.
- Ensure timely achievement and maintenance of UL certifications.
2. Regulatory & Product Certifications
Manage certification activities related to:
- UL Solutions
- CSA Group
- Intertek (ETL)
- TÜV Rheinland
- IEC Standards Compliance
- CE Compliance
- RoHS Compliance
- REACH Compliance
- Other international and customer-specific certifications
3. Technical Documentation
Prepare, review, and maintain:
- Engineering Drawings
- Product Specifications
- Construction Data Forms
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Material Declarations
- Compliance Reports
- Certification Dossiers
- Technical Files
4. Product Testing & Validation
- Plan and execute product qualification testing.
- Coordinate with internal and external testing laboratories.
- Analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and customer requirements.
- Support product validation and certification testing activities.
5. Audit & Compliance Management
- Support internal, customer, and third-party certification audits.
- Maintain certification records and compliance databases.
- Ensure continuous compliance with certification requirements and manufacturing controls.
- Monitor certification renewals and regulatory updates.
Required Qualifications
Education
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics Engineering
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- 4–5 years of experience in product certification and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience in obtaining UL Certification for electrical products is mandatory.
- Experience with the following products is highly preferred:
- Copper Cable Lugs
- Compression Connectors
- Grounding Connectors
- Busbars
- Terminals
- Electrical Accessories
- Switchgear Components
- Other industrial electrical products
Required Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of UL certification procedures and requirements.
- Understanding of electrical product standards and qualification testing.
- Knowledge of IEC standards and international compliance requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience in preparing certification documentation and technical files.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes for electrical components.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D CAD software is an added advantage.