Global Environmental Compliance Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,080 - 147,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Global Environmental Compliance Specialist based in Mequon, Wisconsin. The role focuses on PFAS regulatory management and ensuring compliance across global product lines. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience in environmental regulations.

Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance programs, handling large datasets, and collaborating with various business units. The position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, RoHS).
• Ability to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support PFAS compliance programs and manage regulatory strategies.
• Perform complex data manipulation and report generation.
• Lead China RoHS compliance strategy.

Skills

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

VBA

Python

CMAP compliance platform

Job description

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world\'s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that\'s you we would love to have you join us!

Role Overview

As a Global Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will be a critical subject matter expert (SME) supporting Rockwell Automation\'s global environmental compliance strategy. Your primary focus will be on PFAS regulatory management, regional RoHS regulations (specifically China), large-scale compliance data engineering, and international product compliance frameworks.

You will operate at the intersection of regulatory intelligence, data engineering, and cross-functional governance-ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations while enabling business continuity across global product portfolios.

Responsibilities

1. Global PFAS Program Monitoring & Regulatory Response

• Support PFAS compliance programs across multiple BUs and Product lines
• Develop and execute enterprise strategies for PFAS reporting, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and interpret global PFAS regulatory developments through platforms such as C2P
• Assess PFAS presence and applicability in Rockwell Automation products, materials, components and manufacturing processes
• Engage directly with regulatory authorities (e.g., EPA) to clarify ambiguous requirements
• Develop and manage compliance strategies for major programs, including EPA PFAS reporting
• Lead compliance efforts for state-level mandates (e.g., Minnesota and New Mexico labeling and reporting requirements)
• Be able to identify PFAS purpose or functionality based on type of PFAS present by product type.

2. Large-Scale Compliance Data Engineering

• Manage and reconcile multi-million row datasets across disparate compliance systems
• Perform advanced data manipulation, extraction, and transformation across legacy databases
• Execute complex material roll-up calculations linking product data to chemical composition
• Develop automation scripts and analytical tools using VBA and Python to improve efficiency.

3. Global Compliance Framework Oversight

• Lead China RoHS compliance strategy, including preparation for 2027 catalog expansion (33 categories)
• Coordinate with regional compliance leaders (Asia-Pacific, China) to interpret regulatory updates
• Serve as SME for the CMAP compliance platform, including auditing supplier data submissions
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in supplier declarations and legacy data inputs.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance

• Partner with Business Units, engineering teams, and regulatory specialists to drive compliance
• Provide executive-ready compliance insights and reporting metrics
• Support establishment of governance processes for regulatory submissions and approvals
• Audit supplier compliance data and ensure alignment with global regulatory standards.

5. Program management skills

• Lead the program and establish project timelines, milestones, risks, and mitigation actions
• Drive supplier engagement initiatives to collect PFAS compliance documentation where required
• Assess Business impacts on products, manufacturing processes and supply chains
• Identify opportunities for PFAS elimination, substitution and eventually product redesign strategies
• Develop internal guidance, job aids, and compliance workflow for PFAS management
• Support customer escalations and compliance responses related to PFAS enquiries
• Read out to leadership on a regular basis to provide updates on overall PFAS program, regulatory risks, and mitigation strategies

The Essentials - you will have:

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Expertise in global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, REACH, RoHS, TSCA)
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and relational databases
• Experience in industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, or product compliance

• Capability to work with large datasets and able to interpret the data
• Experience with compliance platforms or tools similar to CMAP
• Translate regulatory requirements into engineering or product actions
• Experience working with global teams and regulatory agencies

What Sets You Apart

• Manage high-complexity data environments
• Deep regulatory literacy and ability to interpret ambiguous legislation into actionable insights
• Effective stakeholder management across global, cross-functional teams
• Operate as technical SME in a high-impact compliance role

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

What We Offer in US

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

What We Offer in Canada

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA - dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $98,080.00 - $147,120.00 CAD Annual CAD with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation\'s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.