Product Materials Compliance Specialist

ABB; Chassieu; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a dynamic Product Materials Compliance Specialist to oversee global regulatory requirements such as RoHS, REACH, and TSCA for electronics products. The role blends technical rigor with cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant materials across the product life cycle.

The position supports a hybrid work model in France, liaising with R&D and supply chain teams to interpret regulations, review declarations, and implement compliant processes that minimize risk and support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across organizational levels in a global context.
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, TSCA, SCIP, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret global product materials compliance regulations.
• Review SDS, declarations, and certificates for compliance.
• Perform substance-level compliance assessments and monitor regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with local P&L colleagues to collect compliance information.
• Support customer product materials compliance requests and audits.
• Maintain product materials compliance data and records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

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Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Product Materials Compliance Specialist with proven experience in global product compliance regulations, including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, TSCA, SCIP, PFAS, and other emerging regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in materials compliance processes and regulations with the ability to navigate a complex global organization, effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive and implement innovative compliance solutions are essential for success in this role.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid ( hybrid)

• Analyzing and interpreting global product materials compliance regulations.
• Reviewing SDS, FMD, supplier declarations, material declarations and compliance certificates.
• Performing substance-level compliance assessments.
• Coordinating with local P&L colleagues collection of product materials compliance information.
• Identifying regulatory changes and evaluating their impact on products.
• Supporting customer product materials compliance requests and audits.
• Maintaining product materials compliance data and regulatory records.
• Working with cross‑functional teams to improve product materials compliance processes.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in product materials compliance within the electronics, electrical, electromechanical, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of global product compliance regulations, including RoHS, REACh, TSCA, Conflict Minerals, SCIP, California Proposition 65, and other emerging regulatory requirements.
• Experience performing substance-level compliance assessments and interpreting material declarations, supplier declarations, SDS, FMDs, and compliance certificates.
• Proven ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business and product compliance actions.
• Experience monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact on products, materials, and supply chains.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and customers on materials compliance inquiries, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, in a global and diverse environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data centre companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

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