Vehicle Environmental Materials Certification Engineer

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Tensor, an AI-powered automotive innovator in San Jose, is hiring for an environmental compliance role focused on EV materials and sustainability. You will shape policies, manage the compliance system, and oversee testing and audits to meet RoHS/REACH and other standards.

This role requires deep regulatory expertise and cross-functional collaboration across design, procurement, and production. The position emphasizes leadership in environmental protection, strategic material choices, and

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in vehicle-related environmental protection work.
• Ability to independently complete or organize material selection, testing, certification, and declarations.
• Familiarity with government environmental protection management processes and third-party testing resources.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze environmental regulations related to EVs and develop internal compliance protocols.
• Design, manage, and maintain the company’s environmental compliance management system.
• Provide expert recommendations on material selection focusing on sustainability and recyclability; oversee testing and audits.
• Maintain documentation of compliance efforts, including certification records and sustainability metrics.
• Ensure all materials and processes meet RoHS, REACH and third-party certifications; support battery disposal and recycling mandates.
• Lead internal training programs to educate teams on EV environmental protection standards.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze environmental regulations, standards, and customer-specific requirements related to electric vehicles (EVs), and develop and implement internal compliance protocols and material standards to align with these requirements.
• Design, manage, and maintain the company’s environmental compliance management system, ensuring that all materials, components, and vehicles adhere to federal and state regulations, including policies for battery material recycling, rare earth element sourcing, emissions credits compliance, and so on.
• Provide expert recommendations and approvals on material selection for vehicles and parts, focusing on sustainable, recyclable, and environmentally friendly materials. Oversee testing, verification, and audits of environmental attributes, including battery systems and electric powertrain materials.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance efforts, including certification records, regulatory submissions, and sustainability performance metrics, ensuring they are readily accessible for customer inquiries and regulatory audits.
• Ensure that the company’s materials, processes, and products meet all environmental compliance standards, including hazardous substance regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH) and third‑party certifications, while supporting compliance with battery disposal and recycling mandates.
• Lead internal training programs and awareness initiatives to educate teams on EV‑specific environmental protection standards and certifications, effectively communicating key requirements to cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in vehicle‑related environmental protection work (including ELV, hazardous substances, emissions, etc.).
• Ability to independently complete or organize tasks such as product material selection, material testing, material certification, and declarations in accordance with requirements.
• Familiarity with government environmental protection management processes, along with access to third‑party testing resources and the ability to address and resolve related issues.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor.

Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all.

We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.