Product Compliance Engineer

The Product Compliance Engineer will ensure that the product meets international regulatory requirements for hazardous area equipment and machinery safety. This includes managing compliance under IECEx, the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU), and the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). The role involves certification management, preparing compliance technical files, standards interpretation, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to integrate compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Compliance and Certification:

• Perform product compliance activities for IECEx, ATEX, and the Machinery Directive.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation: Ex Certificates, Declaration of Conformity, Risk Assessments, test plans, and reports as per harmonized standards.
• Coordinate with notified bodies and certification agencies for technical reviews, audits, and approvals.

Standards and Regulations:

• Interpret and apply IEC 60079 series standards for hazardous area equipment and EN ISO 12100 for machinery safety.
• Ensure conformity with ATEX Directive and Machinery Directive requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to project teams.

Design and Safety Support:

• Review product designs for compliance with explosion protection principles (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, etc. ) and machinery safety requirements.
• Provide guidance on guarding, safety components, and essential health and safety requirements under the Machinery Directive.
• Support CE marking and global certification strategy.

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct ignition hazard assessments and machinery risk evaluations.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure traceability.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate compliance requirements.
• Train internal teams on IECEx, ATEX, and Machinery Directive compliance processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, and instrumentation engineering.
• Hands-on experience with IECEx, ATEX, and CE marking under the Machinery Directive.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the CE marking process, the IEC 60079 series, and the EN ISO 12100 standards.
• Knowledge of conformity assessment modules under ATEX and the Machinery Directive.
• Understanding of explosion protection techniques and machinery safety principles.
• Familiarity with EMC and electrical safety standards for hazardous environments and machinery safety.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interact with certification bodies.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with global hazardous area certifications (INMETRO, CSA, UL).
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and Ex Quality Assurance Notification (QAN/QAR).