Compliance Engineer - Product Ecology
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented Compliance Engineer to support global product ecology compliance and help ensure SEL products meet applicable environmental and regulatory requirements. The role supports SEL products sold in global markets and works with cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and compliance. The position evaluates whether SEL products are in scope for product ecology laws and regulations in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and other markets. It reviews supplier and vendor documentation, prepares and maintains compliance records and technical files, monitors regulatory changes, and maintains assigned registrations, licenses, and reporting records. The position is based at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of product ecology regulations, standards, or conformity assessment activities.
- Ability to interpret technical requirements and apply them to products, components, documentation, and supporting evidence.
- Ability to review supplier documentation for completeness, accuracy, and applicability.
- Strong writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with REACH, RoHS, WEEE, packaging, battery, SCIP, TSCA, PFAS, or other material compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with IPC-1752A, IEC 62474, full material declarations, or other product material reporting methods.
- Experience reviewing XRF, grind-and-slurry, laboratory, or supplier test data.
- Experience supporting product development, quality systems, regulatory compliance, or technical documentation activities.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to evaluate compliance risk and implement process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Support product ecology compliance activities for SEL products sold in global markets, including evaluations related to REACH, RoHS, WEEE, packaging, battery, and other applicable environmental requirements.
- Determine whether SEL products are in or out of scope for applicable product ecology laws and regulations in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and other regions where SEL markets products.
- Review supplier and vendor product ecology documentation for completeness and accuracy, including material declarations, compliance statements, XRF results, and other supporting records.
- Prepare, maintain, and organize product ecology documentation, including compliance evidence, technical files, declarations, project records, and customer or regulatory support materials.
- Monitor changes to product ecology standards and regulations and communicate impacts to appropriate stakeholders.
- Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to support product development, change management, and ongoing product compliance.
- Maintain required registrations, licenses, or reporting records associated with packaging, products, or other regulated materials, as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, and 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits are also mentioned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
