Do you enjoy problem-solving in a global engineering environment? Are you driven by precision and ensuring compliance?

We are looking for a Certification Engineer to join us at The Switch and be part of our mission to electrify the world with game-changing green technologies. You will have the opportunity to work in our Product Management team within the Power Electronics product line and handle product certification and type approval of our marine power electronics products. The preferred location for this position is Stord, but Trondheim is also possible. To discover more about us as a company and your future colleagues, please visit https://theswitch.com/careers/. 

Key focus areas 

• Coordinating certification processes, such as project certifications, type approvals and CE markings
• Interfacing with classification societies, researching requirements and enforcing product compliance, including investigating and solving issues
• The full scope of tasks can be tailored according to the applicant’s experience and interests

An ideal candidate has 

• MSc in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with certifications within the marine industry
• Experience with power electronics products, such as switchgear and semiconductor assemblies
• Proactive technical mindset with a strong ability to learn new concepts and processes
• Passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
• An organized way of working, excellent teamwork skills and good written and spoken English

Bonus points for 

• Knowledge of product-related IEC standards and/or CE certification
• Experience working with classification societies
• Experience in the Japanese market and/or working with a Japanese organization
• Additional language skills, such as Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian

Benefits of working with us 

• Company wide bonus system based on personal and company performance
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Being part of a Japan-based multinational corporation 
• Seriously relaxed work environment 

The recruitment process 

• We will keep in touch with you throughout the recruitment process 
• Selected candidates will have 2–3 interviews with HR and the hiring manager 
• The process is expected to be finalized by March 31, 2026, with a start date to be agreed upon 

The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides custom electric machines and power electronics to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We want to grow together with our marine, renewables and industry customers who find our innovative technologies and optimized products key to their success. Our products currently deliver tens of gigawatts of electricity throughout the world. For more information, visit: https://theswitch.com/    

Ready to switch on?  

Please apply by March 8, 2026. For more information, contact Ville Litmanen, Product Manager, at +358 40 8080 298 during normal business hours.