Certification Engineer ATEX

Are you a curious engineer who enjoys working with safety-critical technical equipment? Do you have a keen eye for accuracy and a passion for precision? Are you fascinated by the field of explosion protection and eager to apply your skills in an international organisation ensuring equipment meet the highest safety standards in explosive atmospheres? If so, you are the Certification Engineer ATEX that we are looking for!

What are you going to do?

As a Certification Engineer ATEX, you will manage and execute certification projects for manufacturers seeking ATEX and IECEx approvals for equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres. You will lead projects from application to certification, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, while also taking a hands-on role in testing and collaborating closely with laboratory engineers.

The role is dynamic and client-facing, requiring travel to customer sites to perform on-site inspections and testing. You will be based either in our new Explosives Department in Delft, working in close collaboration with ExVeritas in the UK, or directly within ExVeritas in the UK, depending on your location. ExVeritas is part of our group and is a globally recognised provider of ATEX, IECEx, and international hazardous area certification, training, and site services, giving you the opportunity to work within an internationally respected framework. This position combines project management, hands-on technical work, and client engagement. We provide on-the-job training to ensure you develop the skills and knowledge required to handle certification processes, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple ATEX and IECEx certification projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination with customers, internal teams, and external laboratories

• Conduct and supervise hands-on testing, working closely with engineers to develop test plans

• Perform on-site testing and inspections at customer locations, ensuring compliance with ATEX and IECEx standards

• Review and evaluate technical documentation to ensure compliance with directives and relevant international standards

• Prepare reports, issue certifications, and maintain records for internal and external stakeholders

• Act as the main point of contact for customers, providing updates on project status, test results, and certification outcomes

• Track project progress, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions to maintain schedules and compliance standards

• Stay up to date with legislation, standards, and industry developments relevant to explosion protection

• Participate in on-the-job training to strengthen technical knowledge and certification expertise

What do we expect from you?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Experience in explosion safety certification or related technical compliance roles, including knowledge of protection concepts such as Ex d, Ex e, Ex 1, or Ex t

• Strong project management skills, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

• Proactive, accurate, and self-driven, with a passion for technology and compliance

• Willingness to travel to customer sites for on-site testing and inspections

What can you expect from NMi?

NMi is a quality-driven, technology-focused organisation that puts customers first. You will work alongside committed and motivated colleagues, with the freedom to bring your ideas and initiatives to life. In addition, we provide support for both professional and personal development.

You will receive:

• A competitive salary based on your education and experience

• Annual holiday pay, a thirteenth month paid monthly, and a profit-sharing bonus

• 30 holiday days for full-time employment (with the option to buy or sell days)

• A comprehensive pension plan

• Hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance

• Reimbursement for travel expenses, home office allowance, health insurance contributions and sports benefits

About NMi

NMi Group is a leading European company in Advisory, Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (ATICC), We provide important services that ensure our clients’ systems and technologies comply with legal metrology regulations throughout their full lifecycle. With over 500 talented employees across laboratories and offices in the United Kingdom, Benelux, Germany, Denmark and the United States, we serve a global customer base. NMi is growing fast and is working to become the top international platform in the ATICC sector.

Interested?

Do you think you will be a great fit? We look forward to receiving your application via our website. For any question, you can contact our HR Business Partner, Angela Colgan via email at hr@nmi.nl. She will be happy to answer your questions and reach out to you after receiving your application. For more information about NMi, please visit our website: www.nmi.nl.