Senior Engineer, Environmental Conformity - ESPR & EU RoHS

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, we know we have something special. Our people are energized problem solvers who take pride in how their work changes the world for the better.

About the role

As a Senior Engineer, Environmental Conformity, you will lead environmental compliance programs that support global market access and product conformity requirements. You will serve as the technical subject matter expert for European environmental regulations, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Ecodesign requirements, EU RoHS exemptions, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. You will partner closely with business units, engineering, product management, sustainability, legal, supply chain, and external stakeholders to interpret regulatory requirements, develop compliance strategies, and ensure timely implementation across Rockwell Automation products.

This role reports to the Manager, Environmental Compliance and is hybrid, based in either Milwaukee, WI; Cambridge, ON; or Mayfield Heights, OH.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for EU Ecodesign and ESPR requirements.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and evaluate potential impacts on products, processes, and market access.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to engineering, product management, and business stakeholders.
• Develop compliance strategies and implementation plans for new environmental regulations and delegated acts.
• Lead the EU RoHS exemption management program and associated compliance activities.
• Coordinate supplier outreach campaigns and data collection efforts supporting exemption renewals and product compliance assessments.
• Develop project plans, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and risks.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups and communicate program status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of EPR-related compliance programs covering packaging, WEEE, batteries, and related obligations.
• Support procedural development and process documentation related to EPR requirements.
• Partner with business units to ensure products meet applicable environmental reporting and registration obligations.
• Integrate environmental compliance requirements into Rockwell's product development and NPI processes.
• Participate in Product Compliance Verification (PCV) and related design reviews.
• Develop tools, guidance documents, training materials, and compliance checklists to support product launches.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate environmental compliance risks early in development.
• Drive continuous improvement of environmental compliance procedures, workflows, and governance processes.
• Define ownership models, compliance responsibilities, and regulatory management processes.
• Support development of compliance metrics, reporting structures, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to TS&C strategic initiatives and regulatory readiness programs.
• Lead internal working groups and communicate regulatory developments across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs, job aids, and awareness materials.
• Build strong partnerships with business units, regional compliance personnel, sustainability teams, and external industry organizations.
• Represent Rockwell Automation in discussions involving environmental regulatory requirements and compliance strategies.

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 for this job opening.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field.
• Expertise in global environmental regulations (e.g., PFAS, REACH, RoHS, TSCA).
• Experience in industrial automation, electronics manufacturing, or product compliance.
• Capability to work with large datasets and interpret the data.
• Experience with compliance platforms or tools similar to CMAP.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into engineering or product actions.
• Experience working with global teams and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

In the US:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule

In Canada:

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule

Pay

For this role, the base salary compensation is:

• $102,400.00 - $153,600.00 USD annual for US-based candidates, with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary.
• $97,270.00 - $139,080.00 CAD annual for Canada-based candidates, with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary.

Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

Schedule

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy expects employees to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.