Global Environmental Compliance Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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! Role Overview As a Global Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will be a critical subject matter expert (SME) supporting Rockwell Automation's global environmental compliance strategy. Your primary focus will be on PFAS regulatory management, regional RoHS regulations (specifically China), large-scale compliance data engineering, and international product compliance frameworks. You will operate at the intersection of regulatory intelligence, data engineering, and cross-functional governance—ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations while enabling business continuity across global product portfolios.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Expertise in global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, REACH, RoHS, TSCA)
Experience working with large, complex datasets and relational databases
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
Manage high-complexity data environments
Deep regulatory literacy and ability to interpret ambiguous legislation into actionable insights
Effective stakeholder management across global, cross-functional teams
Operate as technical SME in a high-impact compliance role

Responsibilities

Global PFAS Program Monitoring & Regulatory Response Support PFAS compliance programs across multiple BUs and Product lines
Develop and execute enterprise strategies for PFAS reporting, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
Monitor and interpret global PFAS regulatory developments through platforms such as C2P
Assess PFAS presence and applicability in Rockwell Automation products, materials, components and manufacturing processes
Engage directly with regulatory authorities (e.g., EPA) to clarify ambiguous requirements
Develop and manage compliance strategies for major programs, including EPA PFAS reporting
Lead compliance efforts for state-level mandates (e.g., Minnesota and New Mexico labeling and reporting requirements)
Be able to identify PFAS purpose or functionality based on type of PFAS present by product type.
Manage and reconcile multi-million row datasets across disparate compliance systems
Perform advanced data manipulation, extraction, and transformation across legacy databases
Execute complex material roll-up calculations linking product data to chemical composition
Develop automation scripts and analytical tools using VBA and Python to improve efficiency.
Lead China RoHS compliance strategy, including preparation for 2027 catalog expansion (33 categories)
Coordinate with regional compliance leaders (Asia-Pacific, China) to interpret regulatory updates
Serve as SME for the CMAP compliance platform, including auditing supplier data submissions
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in supplier declarations and legacy data inputs.
Partner with Business Units, engineering teams, and regulatory specialists to drive compliance
Provide executive-ready compliance insights and reporting metrics
Support establishment of governance processes for regulatory submissions and approvals
Audit supplier compliance data and ensure alignment with global regulatory standards.
Lead the program and establish project timelines, milestones, risks, and mitigation actions
Drive supplier engagement initiatives to collect PFAS compliance documentation where required
Assess Business impacts on products, manufacturing processes and supply chains
Identify opportunities for PFAS elimination, substitution and eventually product redesign strategies
Develop internal guidance, job aids, and compliance workflow for PFAS management
Support customer escalations and compliance responses related to PFAS enquiries
Read out to leadership on a regular basis to provide updates on overall PFAS program, regulatory risks, and mitigation strategies