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Electrical Product Compliance Consultant – Placing Products on the French Market
Octopus Energy. Determine who assumes the obligations of the manufacturer, importer, and authorised representative in the European Union .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in navigating French and European regulations for electrical and heating products, including the development of certification roadmaps and technical documentation. Proficient in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for engineering teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Degree In Electrical EngineeringKnowledge Of French And European RegulationsExperience With Testing LaboratoriesFluent FrenchStrong Knowledge Of Electrical Safety
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Hard Skills
Regulatory ComplianceCertification Roadmap DevelopmentTechnical File PreparationEU Declaration Of ConformityProduct Packaging RequirementsStandards MappingRisk AssessmentBudget PlanningTesting CoordinationRegulatory Change Tracking
Soft Skills
Clear Instruction TranslationTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Electrical ProductsHeating ProductsElectromagnetic CompatibilityRadio RequirementsEnvironmental RegulationsNotified BodiesFrench Market ComplianceProduct Launch StrategyUser InstructionsLabeling Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Determine who assumes the obligations of the manufacturer, importer, and authorised representative in the European Union
- Determine the information that must appear on the product, packaging, and documentation
- Map the European and French legislation and standards applicable to each product
- Identify the specific standards applicable to each product
- Develop a certification roadmap, including testing, laboratories, notified bodies, timelines, budget, and risks
- Guide the preparation of the technical file, EU Declaration of Conformity, user instructions, and labels
- Review the French versions before publication
- Track submissions with teams and laboratories through to certification
- Flag regulatory changes and developments
- Prepare the transition to Germany, Italy, and Spain without launching it as part of this assignment
- Guide UK-based product and engineering teams from the initial assessment through to launch
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in electrical or electronic engineering, or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of French and European regulations applicable to electrical and heating products
- Demonstrable experience placing products on the French market
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, radio requirements, and environmental regulations
- Experience working with testing laboratories and notified bodies
- Fluent French
- Professional English
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear instructions for engineers
- Ability to cover electrical products, batteries, or heat pumps, or to propose a team of two or multiple consultants
Benefits
Comp & perks- External engagement on a freelance or consultancy-company basis
- Short-term assignment lasting several months
- Approximately a few days per week
- Remote working
- An in-person meeting may take place at the start of the assignment, if required, particularly in Paris or at one of our other offices
- Daily rate, to be agreed depending on the engagement format