Senior cULus, RED, CE Approvals Engineer R&D – Sensors, Measurement & Process Automation (m / f / d) 100 - 100%

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe. In this new position, you are contributing to the next generation of Process Automation devices. This work is a cornerstone of the realization of the GF Piping Systems Process Automation Strategy 2025. As an R&D Standard & Approvals Manager, you will play an important role in the internal activities of GF Piping Systems by ensuring the application of the correct norms and standards. You will be the responsible person from setting up the corresponding requirements over obtaining the approvals to ensuring necessary reapprovals in time. With your proactive attitude, you will work with an internal and external partner network on a global scale.

• Actively support colleagues from development in applying the requirements of the standard correctly and in uncovering gaps and risks
• Responsible for standards and approvals for sensors, valve drives and transmitters in process automation
• Work out global approval- and conformity concepts
• Create submission documents and carry out the approval projects independently
• Drive necessary re-certifications
• Proactively build and maintain close partnerships with partners and government agencies around the world
• Collaborate with internal and external bodies and partners worldwide
• Keep your knowledge of applicable standards up to date with the help of specialist literature
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 3 years of practical experience in the development of electrical products for the process industry or similar
• Experience with in an Standard & Approvals, role ideally in the sensors-, measurement- or process automation industry
• Good experience with cULus and CE
• Ideally additional experience with NSF, KTW, UKCA, ATEX, CSA, EC1935, 3A, EHEDG, metrological approvals, marine approvals or function approvals
• Ideally further experience with IEC 62443 or IEC 61508
• Good knowledge of English
• Permission to work in Switzerland (at least an EU citizenship or already a work permit for Switzerland is needed)

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Flexible working conditions

Wherever possible we offer flexible working hours as well as the possibility to work remotely.

Employee Counceling

The independent employee counseling service at GF is available to all employees for both private and professional concerns.

Very attractive pension scheme

GF offers all employees an excellent pension plan.

Sport Activities

We support the purchase of a fitness studio membership from the center of your choice with a subsidy. We also offer active health promotion with other sport activities.