Associate Engineer - Product Stewardship at Eaton | Pune

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Product Stewardship & Sustainability CoE in Pune, India, seeks an Associate Engineer to support New Product Introduction and regulatory compliance across EU/India. You will coordinate with Engineering, SCM, and Quality, collect declarations, run substance screening, and maintain compliance records to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes eco-design alignment (ErP, WEEE, RoHS, REACH), data-driven reporting, and collaboration with product teams to deliver sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in Sustainability, product or technology development for industrial, electrical/electronic, or chemical products or processes.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end Compliance Management processes with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate material declarations, conduct substance screening and threshold analysis.
• Maintain compliance records in PLM/compliance tools and meet timelines.
• Prepare customer compliance declarations and regulatory responses.
• Support deployment of Product Stewardship Workpackage in NPI (Ecodesign, EPR, Product Stewardship).
• Evaluate eco-design regulations (e.g., ErP) and communicate requirements to teams.
• Act as liaison for program activities and report development/support activities.
• Engage with customers/stakeholders to understand sustainability trends and product relevance.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Study upcoming regulatory requirements and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Engineering foundations

Sustainability regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Excel Macros

Python

PowerBI

Power Automate

Job description

Eaton's Product Stewardship & Sustainability CoE is seeking highly motivated individuals passionate about environmental accounting and the Sustainability domain. The Associate Engineer will support New Product Introduction and compliance with climate and environmental regulations for Eaton's ARS Electrical Business. This role helps address customer requests, tackle regulatory challenges, and create sustainability value propositions to win additional business.

Job Description:

• Support end-to-end Compliance Management processes: coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, SCM, Quality), collect and validate material declarations through supplier campaigns, perform substance screening and threshold analysis, maintain compliance records in PLM/compliance tools, and follow workflows to meet timelines.
• Support preparation of customer compliance declarations and regulatory responses.
• Support deployment of the Product Stewardship Workpackage in New Product Introduction, focusing on Ecodesign, EPR, and Product Stewardship Compliance.
• Evaluate compliance with eco-design regulations (e.g., EU-ErP Directive).
• Understand customer requirements and communicate them to other Eaton teams, acting as liaison for program activities.
• Provide regular reports on development and support activities.
• Interact with key customers/stakeholders to understand current and upcoming sustainability trends and their relevance to products.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrate curiosity in studying upcoming regulatory requirements and communicate findings to the team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering. 0-3 years of experience in Sustainability, product or technology development for industrial, electrical/electronic, or chemical products or processes.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of engineering, science, and arithmetic concepts (material, weight, volume, density, mass, units, measurement methods).
• Good knowledge and working experience with sustainability regulations: WEEE, EPR, REACH, RoHS, CP65, TSCA, POP, ODS, etc.
• Understanding of eco-design regulations (like ErP) and ability to work with product teams for compliance.
• Sound fundamental engineering knowledge and electrical concepts.
• Experience supporting/leading projects with multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization and strong project management experience.
• Comfortable with data and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Hands-on experience with digital tools such as Excel Macros, Python, PowerBI/Power Automate is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical concepts.
• Good judgment, time management, decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Eaton is a global power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of sustainable power solutions. Founded in 1911, Eaton operates in over 175 countries and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers a broad range of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power management products and services, serving diverse sectors including industrial, commercial, residential, and aerospace markets.

Eaton's mission is to help customers manage power—whether electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical—more efficiently, reliably, safely, and sustainably. Known for its strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, Eaton has recently expanded its portfolio in energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart grid technologies, reflecting its focus on enabling the energy transition. With a reputation for engineering excellence and robust customer support, Eaton is recognized as a leader in its field, consistently ranking among the top companies in power management solutions.