About the company

Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of intrinsically safe equipment, electronic sensors and components for the global automation market.

Established in Germany at the end of 1945, and still privately owned, the company has grown to a well-known brand, employing 6,500 people with 80 subsidiaries worldwide and manufacturing facilities in Germany, England, USA, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia, Vietnam and Italy. 

About Process Automation Division GB

The Process Automation Division is the market leader in intrinsically safe explosion protection components and protection of hazardous area applications, supplying to major companies in the petrochemical industries. The GB subsidiary played a vital part of the global success of the company when founded in 1973 as the first subsidiary.

The RnD department quickly became the competence centre for analogue design, dedicated to supply quality products, expert advice and premier service of Zener Barriers and Galvanic Isolators for use in safe and hazardous areas.

Our solutions are used in a wide variety of industries, ranging from chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and refining to wastewater management, power and energy. Our products enable clients to combine a wide range of electronic equipment into complete, application-oriented system solutions.

About the Role

Do you trust the products that you buy? How do you know they are safe? The reason most consumer products are safe is because of product compliance and regulatory standards. It is similar for industrial products used in oil, gas and pharmaceuticals.

We need an engineer, physicist, or an analytical minded person who is curious, creative and enthusiastic. Someone who has an interest in reviewing electrical schematics, creating critical safety documentation and who enjoys philosophical discussions about interpretations of standards.

The role involves guiding and reviewing engineer designs in the research and development department which is an extremely important and respected role in the company. You will be responsible for liaising and negotiating with external certifying bodies and colleagues across Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and organisation of Ex-approvals such as ATEX, IECEx and electrical safety standards
• Determination of the relevant standards and legal requirements with regard to Ex-approvals of our products
• Regular review of our products with regard to conformity with current international Ex-approvals and if necessary, initiation of updates
• Close collaboration with colleagues in R&D with regard to the fulfilment of relevant international standards and requirements for Ex-approvals in product design
• Selection and support of service provider and inspection bodies both before and during the approval process
• Technical negotiation with authorities and certification institutes both nationally and internationally.

About You

Essential Skills:

• Engineering/Science degree or analytical degree
• Good understanding of electronic/engineering principles
• Interest in reading compliance standards
• Ability to communicate and work well in a team environment
• Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Organised approach with good documentation skills
• Analytical capabilities and a structured working method
• Use of software tools, Microsoft etc.

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