Engineer I, Sustainability, Defined Term - Wayne, NJ

Getinge•Wayne, NJ

9d•$84,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sustainability Engineer I supports sustainability initiatives across product development, operations, and supply chain functions. The role contributes to environmental impact reduction through lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting, sustainability analytics, supplier sustainability engagement, environmental compliance, reporting, and cross-functional project support. The position works closely with technical and business teams to support sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Biorenewable systems or related technical discipline.
0-2+ years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op assignments, academic research, or professional experience.
Experience in sustainability, lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting, environmental compliance, environmental reporting, or related disciplines
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with sustainability, lifecycle assessment methodologies, carbon accounting principles, supplier sustainability programs, and environmental impact reduction strategies.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards, including REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, ISO 14001.
Understanding of sustainability reporting and emerging regulations such as CSRD, CBAM, ESPR, Digital Product Passport, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Lifecycle Assessments (LCA), Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) analyses, and other environmental impact assessments to identify sustainability improvement opportunities.
Assist with development and maintenance of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories, carbon footprint assessments, emissions reporting, and decarbonization initiatives.
Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain sustainability data from cross-functional stakeholders to support reporting, compliance activities, KPI tracking, and business decision-making.
Support integration of ecodesign principles, sustainable materials, and environmental improvement initiatives into product development processes.
Assist with supplier sustainability activities, including sustainability assessments, emissions data data collection, performance tracking, and related reporting.
Support environmental compliance and product stewardship activities related to REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, EU MDR environmental requirements, FDA Quality System Regulations and other applicable regulations and standards.
Monitor sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and industry trends and assist in evaluating potential business impacts.
Support the development and maintenance of sustainability metrics, dashboards, reports, and data management tools to support performance monitoring and data integrity.
Provide project management support for sustainability initiatives, including project documentation, action-item tracking, milestone tracking, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.