Hardware Certification Engineer - Hybrid

1. Regulatory analysis and requirement identification

• Identify functional, structural, and interoperability requirements applicable to humanoid robots in Europe and internationally (e.g., US)

• Map and interpret regulatory frameworks such as:

  • Machinery Directive, LVD, RED, EMC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, Battery Regulation

  • Cyber Resilience Act, GDPR, AI Act, etc.

• Translate legal requirements into actionable technical specifications for design teams

2. Design participation & compliance by design

• Actively participate in design reviews to:

  • Evaluate the compliance of technical choices

  • Identify areas of regulatory risk

  • Suggest corrective measures early in the process

• Define regulatory acceptance criteria and integrate them into product specifications

• Collaborate closely with mechatronics, mechanical, electronics, software/AI, safety, and UX/UI teams

3. Testing & regulatory validation oversight

• Plan and coordinate regulatory test campaigns with external labs, including:

  • Electrical safety (LVD) and battery compliance

  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

  • Radiofrequency tests (RED)

  • Environmental compliance (RoHS, WEEE, REACH, battery regulations)

  • Cybersecurity (CRA) and data privacy (GDPR, AI Act)

• Contribute to the test strategy for prototypes (A2, A3, POCs, pre-series)

• Analyze results, identify non-compliances, and propose solutions

4. Tools, documentation & compliance milestones

• Deploy compliance checklists aligned with each milestone (prototype, POC, pre-series, series)

• Help build technical compliance documentation (Tech File, Risk Analysis, DoC, etc.)

• Track evolving regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle

5. Technical support & R&D coaching

• Provide daily technical support to project teams on compliance topics

• Bring operational regulatory expertise to engineering meetings

• Promote best practices in product safety and regulatory compliance across technical teams

6. Training & regulatory culture

• Design and lead training sessions for R&D, Design, UX, and Industrialization teams

• Raise awareness on topics such as cybersecurity compliance, data privacy, and human-robot interaction

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, GDPR, CRA, AI Act...

• 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

Soft Skills

• Organized, autonomous, and able to prioritize

• Strong communicator with a knack for pedagogy and knowledge sharing

• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary technical teams

Hiring Process ️

• A 30-minute introduction call with a recruiter

• A 45-minute technical interview with the manager

• A take-home assignment or technical case

• A 45-minute final interview with our Head of HR

All interviews can be done remotely, but we warmly invite you to visit our Paris office and meet the Mirokaï in person!

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