Railway Homologation & Certification Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Lausanne, Vaud, CHE
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Manage end-to-end homologation and certification for railway machinery across international markets. Responsibilities include identifying regulatory and country-specific requirements, defining approval strategies, preparing technical dossiers, coordinating engineering and testing evidence, communicating with authorities and certification bodies, resolving open points, assessing technical-change impacts, and advising project teams throughout machinery development.
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Company Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

As part of international railway machinery projects, we are looking for a Homologation & Certification Engineer capable of independently managing approval and certification processes for different markets.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end homologation and certification processes for railway machinery.
  • Identify the applicable regulatory, normative and country-specific requirements for the relevant market.
  • Define the homologation strategy and establish the related certification plan.
  • Prepare, structure and maintain the technical documentation required to obtain the necessary approvals.
  • Coordinate the collection of documents, calculations, test results and supporting evidence with Engineering, Testing and Quality teams.
  • Manage communication with relevant authorities, assessment bodies and certification organizations.
  • Follow up on open points and ensure their resolution through to final approval.
  • Assess the impact of technical changes on the homologation dossier.
  • Provide regulatory and homologation expertise to project teams throughout the development of the machinery.

Qualifications

  • Higher education degree in engineering, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Railway Engineering or a comparable field.
  • Proven experience in homologation, certification or authorization of railway vehicles or railway machinery.
  • Ability to independently manage a homologation dossier from initial preparation through to final approval.
  • Good understanding of the railway regulatory environment and applicable standards.
  • Familiarity with approval processes involving national authorities and assessment / certification bodies.
  • Knowledge of TSIs, national requirements and NoBo / DeBo / AsBo processes would be an advantage depending on the target market.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple technical stakeholders.
  • Languages

  • Professional English required.
  • German is highly appreciated.
  • French or Italian would be an asset.

Additional Information

Place of work (City & country ) : Lausanne Switzerland or REMOTE 

Working Schedule : 5 days per week on site or remote 

Starting date: October 2026

Skills Required

  • Higher education degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Railway Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Proven experience in homologation, certification, or authorization of railway vehicles or railway machinery.
  • Ability to independently manage a homologation dossier from preparation through final approval.
  • Good understanding of the railway regulatory environment and applicable standards.
  • Familiarity with approval processes involving national authorities and assessment or certification bodies.
  • Knowledge of TSIs and NoBo, DeBo, and AsBo processes.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multiple technical stakeholders.
  • Professional English proficiency.
  • German language proficiency.
  • French or Italian language proficiency.
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The Company
HQ: Mies
1,500 Employees

What We Do

IOTA Group is a global leader in workforce deployment and Employer of Record (EOR) services with over 40 years of expertise. Based in Switzerland, the company specializes in recruitment, staffing, and global mobility solutions, providing international integration expertise and tailored project support for complex cross-border deployments, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

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