Environmental Compliance and Responsible Sourcing Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineered materials is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Ipoh, Malaysia. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to global environmental regulations and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with 2-3 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, developing compliance strategies, and collaborating with suppliers. This is an onsite position that offers a vibrant workplace culture and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years industry experience in environmental regulations.
• Experience in tech-industries is a plus.
• Critical thinker who uses data for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global environmental regulations.
• Develop internal policies for ongoing compliance.
• Monitor and interpret global environmental legislation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of RoHS / REACH regulations

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Environmental Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Environmental Compliance
• Ensure company-wide compliance with global environmental regulations including:
• RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Waste Framework Directive (WFD), PFAS, Prop 65, TSCA
• Monitor and interpret evolving global environmental legislation and assess impact on products and operations.
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to implement sustainable product design and material compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers to leverage their tools and services for acquiring required documentation and data to support compliance efforts.
• Maintain and control environmental compliance documentation, such as certificates, product declarations and technical files and ensure files are current, accurate, and complete
• Create and/or revise product content material declarations as needed to support new product development and changes in worldwide environmental regulations
• Develop accurate and timely customer responses to inquiries regarding material contents and compliance for various applicable world-wide hazardous material regulations
• Partners with internal and external Coherent Corp. suppliers to obtain all required product, sub-assembly, and component material content data, evaluate and interpret content declarations, and conduct confirming analysis and experimentation where needed
• Advocate environmental Compliance requirements and processes (ROHS / REACH / Low Halogen etc…) to internal stakeholders.
• Minerals & Supply Chain Transparency
• Oversee the collection, validation, and submission of responsible minerals reporting templates:
• CMRT (Conflict Minerals), EMRT (Extended Minerals), AMRT (Alternative Minerals)
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely data submission.
• Engage with RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) and RMI (Responsible Minerals Initiative) to align with best practices and industry standards.
• Drive supplier education and engagement on responsible sourcing expectations.
• Conflict mineral data consolidation and analysis
• Others
• Customer survey (BCP, ESH, CSR, SCV, RBA, Environmental Compliance, Cybersecurities and etc.) Coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• 2-3 years industry experience in RoHS / REACH and related environmental regulations. Experience in the computer, telecommunications, optics or similar tech-industries a plus.
• Analytical approach to problem solving. Critical thinker. Uses data to substantiate decision making.
• Understands the scope and applicability of global environmental directives and regulations.
• Ownership of an issue or project to resolution. Reliable follow-up and follow-through as needed.

Working Conditions

• This role is onsite

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!