Quality Certification Specialist

About ABB

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Job Summary

As a member of the Quality team, you are responsible for certifying new products and updating certification files for existing products. You will interact directly with project managers and product directors to understand requirements and guide the team toward proper product certification.

This Position reports to: Directrice de qualité

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain the necessary certifications to ensure product compliance
• Prepare documentation and plans required for certification, identifying applicable standards
• Read, interpret, and translate standards into certification requirements
• Ensure smooth execution of certification audits and liaise with relevant agencies
• Collaborate with development teams to define preliminary and final tests, validate data, and guarantee compliance for existing and custom products
• Determine the level of effort required for certification and approve labeling and documentation intended for customers
• Monitor changes in standards and develop partnerships with ABB and agencies to optimize costs and timelines
• Participate in quality group activities and related tasks

Desired Profile

You are recognized for your leadership, decision-making ability, rigor, and teamwork skills. Fully committed to achieving objectives, the candidate is autonomous, responsible, analytical, and an effective communicator both orally and in writing. The candidate demonstrates strong interest in regulatory environments.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, with 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a regulated environment (ISO 9001 or other quality systems)

Language Skills & Mobility

• Excellent command of French and English (spoken and written)
• Occasional travel required
• French is mandatory
• English is also required for regular communication with clients outside Quebec

Technical Knowledge

• Electrical safety standards
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Environmental requirements (RoHS, REACH)
• Knowledge of standards for explosive environments is considered an asset

Other Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply standards in a certification and compliance context

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

Working at ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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