Hardware Certification Engineer - Hybrid

As part of the industrialization and certification of our humanoid robot product line, we are looking for a technical profile specialized in product regulation to join our existing R&D / RAQA and Industrialization teams, and actively contribute to regulatory compliance in a multidisciplinary environment.

This role aims to strengthen the Industrialization team by working in close collaboration with the Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (RAQA), R&D technical directors and architects, as well as the Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV) teams, in order to meet project milestones on schedule.

Main responsibilities

1. Participation in design and compliance by design

Based on the regulatory analysis conducted by our Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (RAQA):

• Translate regulatory requirements into concrete technical specifications for development teams,

• Identify functional, construction and interoperability requirements derived from applicable regulations,

• Actively participate in design reviews to:

  • Assess the compliance of technical choices,

  • Identify potential regulatory risks,

  • Propose corrective solutions early in the development phases,

• Contribute to product risk analyses with R&D teams and implement mitigation actions (Compliance by design),

• Co-define regulatory acceptance criteria and ensure they are integrated into product specifications,

• Work closely with the mechatronics, mechanical, electronics, software/AI, safety, and UX/UI teams.

1. Supervision of regulatory testing and validations

Plan, organize, and monitor regulatory test campaigns with external laboratories:

• Machinery Directive,

• Electrical safety (LVD) and batteries,

• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),

• Radio equipment (RED),

• Environmental testing (RoHS, WEEE, REACH, batteries).

1. Documentation and compliance milestones

• Contribute to the creation of technical compliance files (Tech File, Risk Analysis, DoC, etc.),

• Ensure adherence to the defined regulatory roadmap and product milestones throughout the product lifecycle.

1. Technical support and R&D guidance

• Provide day-to-day technical support to R&D and product teams on regulatory compliance topics,

• Bring operational regulatory expertise to engineering meetings,

• Promote safety best practices across technical teams.

1. Training & compliance culture

• Co-design and deliver training and regulatory awareness sessions to R&D, Design, UX and Industrialization teams.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree or Engineering diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Product Regulation, or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in a product compliance or certification role, ideally in an industrial or hardware context

Hands‑on mindset & lab interaction

• Proven track record in managing product certification processes

• Ability to collaborate with external labs and interpret test results

Independent thinking & professional rigor

• Comfortable working autonomously with a strong sense of ownership

• Attention to detail and a deep commitment to product safety and compliance

Adaptability & innovation

• Keen to work on cutting‑edge products

• Able to tailor compliance processes to the unique features of innovative hardware

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of key regulations and directives: Machinery, LVD, RED, RoHS, EMC…

• Strong understanding of robotic architectures and embedded systems

• Experience with compliance testing, lab coordination, and reviewing test reports

• Ability to write clear, actionable technical requirements based on regulatory constraints

• Knowledge with GDPR, CRA, AI Act is an advantage