Senior Certification Specialist

• Own end-to-end certification projects for ABB products: application, sample submission, test monitoring, and certificate acquisition.
• Coordinate national and provincial surveillance-inspection campaigns (Guo Chou & Sheng Chou): sample preparation, data analysis, appeal dossier creation, and technical defense.
• Liaise with certification bodies and test laboratories to resolve technical issues and accelerate ABB certification timelines.
• Maintain and update all ABB product certificates (renewal, modification, extension) and operate an electronic certificate ledger with expiry alerts.
• Track evolving global regulations and standards, assess impact on ABB portfolios, and provide design-in compliance guidance.
• Support factory audits for ABB; guide cross-functional teams to correct non-conformities and verify closure.
• Review R&D outputs (drawings, BOM, manuals, labels) for certification manufacturability to avoid late design changes.
• Establish and maintain an ABB internal design-spec library (creepage, CTI, flammability, critical components).
• Issue the master Certification Plan, align milestones with ABB product-launch gates, and integrate into project-management systems.
• Freeze certification build versions, seal and photograph reference samples, and ensure full traceability.
• Schedule test slots, monitor real-time progress, and trigger rapid corrective loops on any failure.
• Organize witness tests; coordinate ABB engineers for on-site evidence collection.
• Manage certification change control: evaluate design, supplier, site, or process changes and execute delta testing when required.
• Exploit the CB scheme to convert CB reports into multiple certificates (CE, KC, etc.) and shorten ABB time-to-market.
• Scan quarterly market-surveillance and customs bulletins, benchmark against ABB shipped products, and initiate risk-mitigation actions.
• Conduct conformity audits of marks, nameplates, and packaging to prevent misuse or expired certificates.
• Lead certification lesson-learned reviews, update ABB standard design checklists, and feed modules into the reuse pool.
• Represent ABB during factory-quality-assurance audits and maintain related evidence.
• Develop and maintain certification e-learning packages and conduct annual training for ABB R&D, Product management, and Quality teams.
• Monitor carbon footprint, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, EPR, and other green regulations to secure ABB eco-compliance.
• Participate in national technical committees; propose standard revisions to embed ABB test methods.
• Build an external expert pool (certification bodies, labs), drive cost reduction for certification expense.

• Demonstrates ABB’s core values and group safety and integrity standards and acts accordingly.
• Implements and ensures compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies, and processes in their assigned area.
• Ensures adherence to all relevant internal and statutory regulations and policies.
• Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, reporting, and risks.

• Ensures adherence to the collaboration objectives of the team to maximize results for ABB.
• Leads their own development journey by seeking knowledge and learning opportunities within the team.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment.

• Product Certification & Regulatory Compliance for ABB Products
• Low-Voltage Electrical Product Knowledge
• Standard Interpretation (GB, IEC, EN, UL, etc.)
• Technical Writing & Appeal Documentation
• Cross-functional Communication & Coordination
• Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
• Project Management & Timeline Control
• Factory Audit Support & Corrective and Preventive Action Leadership
• English Fluency (for international certification audits on behalf of ABB)

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage electrical industry.
• Proven experience in managing “Guo Chou” and “Sheng Chou” inspections.
• Hands-on experience in CCC, CE, or other product certifications.
• Strong understanding of product standards and testing methods.
• Excellent logical thinking and technical writing skills.
• Fluent in English for international audits and communication with ABB stakeholders.

• Experience with TÜV, SGS, CQC, or other recognized certification bodies serving ABB.
• Background in product safety design, testing, or quality assurance within ABB or similar organizations.

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