Research & Development
Lead Product Safety Specialist
Job Description

Are you passionate about electrical safety and helping innovative products reach global markets?

Join Grundfos and help pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and improving quality of life.

As our new Lead Product Safety Specialist, you will be the Electrical Safety & Compliance Technical Authority within Product Compliance. You will support development teams, help secure global Market Access, and influence technical decisions across the Grundfos portfolio.

What you will be doing

In Product Compliance, you will help ensure safe, compliant products reach global markets while strengthening technical capability through technical leadership.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Act as lead specialist for Electrical Safety, Functional Safety, and product approvals across Power Drives, industrial and household products.
  • Support products from concept through verification, certification, market launch, and lifecycle maintenance.
  • Lead technical reviews, standards interpretation, conformity assessments, and risk assessments.
  • Act as Functional Safety Manager for applicable product families and maintain continued conformity of certified products.
  • Build technical capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and practical guidance.
  • Work with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and industry organizations on compliance topics.

What makes you a great fit

You are a technically strong engineer with deep expertise in electrical safety and product compliance. You combine analytical thinking with practical judgement and can translate complex standards and regulatory requirements into clear engineering decisions.

You may be an experienced Lead specialist or a strong Senior specialist ready for the next step.

We imagine you have:

  • A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 6+ years working with product safety, electrical compliance, electrotechnical standards, or related engineering disciplines.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, EMC, Functional Safety, and global product approval.
  • Experience with standards like IEC 61800, IEC 60730, ISO 12100, or similar electrotechnical standards.
  • Experience supporting product development through conformity assessments, risk assessments, and product approvals.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret technical standards and translate them into practical engineering guidance while balancing technical, compliance, and project considerations.

It is a plus if you have:

  • Experience with PDS, switchgear, control panels, industrial equipment, or household electrical products.
  • Experience working with certification, 3rd party laboratories, and global market access.
  • Experience in a Functional Safety Manager role (IEC 61800-5-2).

Why you will love working here

  • A flexible working environment with home working opportunities and parental support
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance, and well-being activities
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!
Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Bjerringbro, Midtjylland, Denmark | Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular
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About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

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