Compliance Engineer - Product Ecology

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

18h • $100,000 - $124,000

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks 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 evaluates products for regulatory applicability and supports compliance activities across markets including the United States, Canada, the European Union, and other regions where SEL sells products.

The Compliance Engineer reviews supplier and vendor documentation, prepares and maintains product ecology records, monitors regulatory changes, and coordinates with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams. The position also supports registrations and reporting, communicates with external parties about requirements, and contributes to continuous improvement of Product Compliance processes. The role follows SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

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, batteries, 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.
• Contact regulatory agencies, industry groups, suppliers, or other external parties to clarify requirements and resolve compliance questions.
• Participate in technical meetings, industry seminars, and conferences to maintain awareness of evolving product ecology requirements.
• Continuously identify, measure, follow, and improve Product Compliance processes.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Perform other duties 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time