Certification Expert - Robotics (human)
NEURA Robotics
Metzingen, Germany
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Certification Expert – Robotics (human)
Neura Robotics • Metzingen
Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
In the Software Department, you're shaping robotic solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, setting industry-changing standards. Not only will you help develop our solutions, but you'll also set new trends and drive innovations forward. In an agile and interdisciplinary team, you'll engage in exciting projects. With clear Scrum processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews, you remain flexible and efficient. Collaborating closely with other departments allows you to create software solutions that are both technically advanced and practically effective. Here, you'll find an environment where creativity and technological excellence go hand in hand. If you're eager to turn ideas into reality and enjoy taking technology to the next level, the Software Development Team at NEURA offers the perfect challenge for you.
- Full-time
Metzingen
At the heart of product innovation and development, our Systems Engineering Department transforms market demands into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. By collaborating closely with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams, we ensure every product meets the highest standards while adapting to fast-evolving market needs. Our mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration and deliver solutions that are safe, compliant, and ready for the future. Join us to shape the next generation of human-robot systems by owning system-level requirements, integration, and alignment, with architectural responsibilities as needed. If you thrive in cross-functional teamwork and technical excellence, you’ll find extraordinary opportunities with us.
Your Mission and Challenges-
Define the Blueprint: Serve as the senior technical authority on certification standards (ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 61508, ISO 12100) and compliance strategies for the entire robotic product portfolio; be the go-to expert for complex certification decisions.
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Navigate the Unknown: Develop certification strategies for novel robotic architectures (collaborative robots, mobile manipulators, humanoids) where standards coverage is incomplete or evolving; drive risk-based argumentation in semi-standardized domains.
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Evidence & Argumentation: Build and maintain the certification case structure, defining argumentation frameworks, evidence mapping, and compliance matrices; assess design evidence and test reports for certification sufficiency and technical defensibility.
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Authority Dialogue: Act as Neura's primary technical liaison with notified bodies (TÜV, SGS, UL, Intertek) and certification authorities at the senior working level; represent the company in complex negotiations on scope, technical feasibility, and conformity routes.
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Coach & Mentor: Design and deliver targeted training and mentorship programs for the Certification Engineering team; build internal capability on certification strategy, standards interpretation, and notified body engagement.
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Standards Forecasting: Monitor standards evolution (incl. ISO/TR 23482, ISO 13482, ISO/TR 25785-1, EU AI Act implications, emerging autonomous robotics guidance) and proactively assess impact on certification scope, timelines, and strategy.
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Knowledge Architect: Document certification strategies, precedents, lessons learned, and risk-based argumentation frameworks to build institutional knowledge and accelerate certification timelines for future products.
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Seniority & Certification Body Background: 5+ years of hands-on experience in product certification, conformity assessment, or regulatory engineering for machinery, robotics, or comparable complex systems; prior experience inside a certification body (TÜV, Exida, SGS, etc.) is a definite advantage.
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Standards Mastery: Expert-level understanding of EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, CE marking, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 61508, ISO 12100, and EMC/LVD requirements; working knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448 (SOTIF) is a strong plus.
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Risk-Based Argumentation: Demonstrated expertise developing certification strategies for semi-standardized or novel domains where full standards coverage does not exist; able to defend technical argumentation to notified bodies on novel robotic architectures (humanoids, AI-enabled systems).
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Authority Engagement: Proven track record of collaborative, direct interactions with notified bodies, test laboratories, and certification authorities; experience negotiating scope, timelines, and conformity assessment routes at the technical and organizational level.
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"