Senior Engineer, Environmental Conformity - ESPR & EU RoHS

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, +?

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Engineer, Environmental Conformity, to lead global environmental compliance programs across ESPR, RoHS exemptions, and EPR obligations. You will partner with engineering, product management, and sustainability to translate regulations into actionable plans and ensure timely implementation across Rockwell products.

You will report to the Environmental Compliance Manager and work in a hybrid setup from Milwaukee, WI, Cambridge, ON, or Mayfield Heights, OH,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Expertise in global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, REACH, RoHS, TSCA).
• Experience in industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, or product compliance.
• Translate regulatory requirements into engineering or product actions.
• Experience working with global teams and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for EU Ecodesign and ESPR requirements.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and evaluate potential impacts on products, processes, and market access.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to engineering, product management, and business stakeholders.
• Develop compliance strategies and implementation plans for new environmental regulations and delegated acts.
• Lead the EU RoHS exemption management program and associated compliance activities.
• Coordinate supplier outreach campaigns and data collection efforts supporting exemption renewals and product compliance assessments.
• Develop project plans, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and risks.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups and communicate program status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of EPR-related compliance programs covering packaging, WEEE, batteries, and related obligations.
• Support procedural development and process documentation related to EPR requirements.
• Partner with business units to ensure products meet applicable environmental reporting and registration obligations.
• Integrate environmental compliance requirements into Rockwell's product development and NPI processes.
• Participate in Product Compliance Verification (PCV) and related design reviews.
• Develop tools, guidance documents, training materials, and compliance checklists to support product launches.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate environmental compliance risks early in development.
• Drive continuous improvement of environmental compliance procedures, workflows, and governance processes.
• Define ownership models, compliance responsibilities, and regulatory management processes.
• Support development of compliance metrics, reporting structures, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to TS&C strategic initiatives and regulatory readiness programs.
• Lead internal working groups and communicate regulatory developments across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs, job aids, and awareness materials.
• Build strong partnerships with business units, regional compliance personnel, sustainability teams, and external industry organizations.
• Represent Rockwell Automation in discussions involving environmental regulatory requirements and compliance strategies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental regulations

EU RoHS

ESPR

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field

Tools

CMAP

Job description

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 the work 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!

Job Description As a Senior Engineer, Environmental Conformity, you will be responsible for leading environmental compliance programs that support global market access and product conformity requirements. You will serve as the technical subject matter expert for European environmental regulations, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Ecodesign requirements, EU RoHS exemptions, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. You partner closely with business units, engineering, product management, sustainability, legal, supply chain, and external stakeholders to interpret regulatory requirements, develop compliance strategies, and ensure timely implementation across Rockwell Automation products. You will report to Manager, Environmental Compliance and will work Hybrid in either of RA office located in Milwaukee, WI, Cambridge, ON or Mayfield Heights, OH.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for EU Ecodesign and ESPR requirements.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and evaluate potential impacts on products, processes, and market access.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to engineering, product management, and business stakeholders.
• Develop compliance strategies and implementation plans for new environmental regulations and delegated acts.
• Lead the EU RoHS exemption management program and associated compliance activities.
• Coordinate supplier outreach campaigns and data collection efforts supporting exemption renewals and product compliance assessments.
• Develop project plans, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and risks.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups and communicate program status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of EPR-related compliance programs covering packaging, WEEE, batteries, and related obligations.
• Support procedural development and process documentation related to EPR requirements.
• Partner with business units to ensure products meet applicable environmental reporting and registration obligations.
• Integrate environmental compliance requirements into Rockwell's product development and NPI processes.
• Participate in Product Compliance Verification (PCV) and related design reviews.
• Develop tools, guidance documents, training materials, and compliance checklists to support product launches.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate environmental compliance risks early in development.
• Drive continuous improvement of environmental compliance procedures, workflows, and governance processes.
• Define ownership models, compliance responsibilities, and regulatory management processes.
• Support development of compliance metrics, reporting structures, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to TS&C strategic initiatives and regulatory readiness programs.
• Lead internal working groups and communicate regulatory developments across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs, job aids, and awareness materials.
• Build strong partnerships with business units, regional compliance personnel, sustainability teams, and external industry organizations.
• Represent Rockwell Automation in discussions involving environmental regulatory requirements and compliance 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.

Preferred – You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field.
• Expertise in global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, REACH, RoHS, TSCA)
• 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 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.

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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 $102,400.00 - $153,600.00 USD Annual for US based candidates and $97,270.00 - $139,080.00 CAD Annual for Canada based candidates with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization

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.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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!