Test Engineer Electrical Safety (m/w/d)
Core
Conducting independent type and sampling tests for electrical safety compliance of consumer electronics, lighting, and IT/audio/video products according to IEC standards and EU LVD regulations.
Role type
Senior Test Engineer (Electrical Safety)
Builds
Compliance test reports and certification drafts for household appliances, lighting, and IT products.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Electrical Safety Testing / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IEC 60335-1, IEC 60598-1, IEC 62368-1 testing expertise, LVD 2014/35/EU regulatory knowledge, high-voltage testing, insulation resistance measurement, creepage/clearance distance assessment, IP rating verification, ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system knowledge, technical report writing in German and English, calibration of test equipment, audit preparation and execution, norm tracking and interpretation.
Preferred skills
EMV (EMC) knowledge, experience with CE marking and conformity assessment procedures.
Technologies
High-voltage test equipment, leakage current measurement chains, insulation resistance meters, schematic evaluation tools.
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and execute type tests and sampling tests; measure protection classes, leakage currents, and dielectric strength; assess construction features and thermal limits; operate and maintain calibrated test instruments; create technically accurate test reports and certificate drafts; lead test protocols and records; support internal and customer audits; consult clients on test requirements and norm interpretation; coordinate with project management and international lab networks; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC