Advanced Product Steward

3M•Austin, TX

1d•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Product Steward/Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will assume responsibilities for conducting technical tasks leading to compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and corporate policies, and meeting the product stewardship goals of existing and new materials, products and technologies of major importance to the 3M Transportation & Energy Business Group. This role is intended to support the 3M Display & Electronics Interconnect products portfolio, including wire and cable, connectors and cable assemblies used in applications including data centers, servers, and factory automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of EHS, regulatory compliance, product stewardship and/or electronics/data center experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.
Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university
Regulatory experience with cables, connectors, cable assemblies and/or electronics, and knowledge of REACH and RoHS requirements
Working knowledge of UL product certifications & CE marking requirements
Experience with 3M or similar systems and business processes relevant to Regulatory or Product Stewardship, e.g. Chemical Data Management System (CDMS), Global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Materials Compliance Manager (MCM), Life Cycle Management System (LCMS), IPC-1752A Material Declaration Management
Experience interpreting industry and global regulatory standards
Strong oral and written communication skills
High level of self-motivation, as well as being a self-starter

Responsibilities

Leading the regulatory compliance and Life Cycle Management activities for 3M Interconnect products during New Product Introduction (NPI) and Change Management Process (CMP).
Reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for connectors and cable assemblies to identify regulated substances to ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, and other environmental regulations.
Communicating with suppliers to obtain Material Declarations, material composition, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compliance declarations, etc.
Maintaining accurate records in the Environmental Management System (EMS) for all raw materials, including wire, connectors, and insulation materials.
Responding to customer requests for compliance documentation, such as Regulatory Data Sheets (RDS), Article Information Sheets (AIS), and Declarations of Conformity.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.