Hybrid Project Engineer, Environmental Conformity

at Rockwell Automation

• Job title: Project Engineer, Environmental Conformity
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: CA$109,680 - CA$164,520 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Milwaukee, United States

About the role

• Project Engineer leading global Extended Producer Responsibility compliance strategy across packaging and products. Ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability integration for Rockwell Automation's environmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance strategy across packaging, products, and materials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, minimized financial exposure, and integration of circularity and ecodesign principles into product and packaging decisions.
• Report to Manager, Environmental Conformity and work Hybrid in US or Canada Rockwell office location.
• Monitor and interpret global EPR regulations across packaging, electronics, batteries, and other regulated streams.
• Develop strategic approaches to address new and emerging EPR requirements and close gaps in existing programs.
• Lead all EPR reporting cycles, including data collection, validation, submission, and audit readiness.
• Maintain internal compliance documentation and support timely fee payments through coordination with Sustainability teams.
• Build and maintain scalable systems for packaging and product data tracking.
• Partner with IT and Business Units to improve data accuracy and automate reporting workflows.
• Develop dashboards and forecasting tools to model EPR cost impacts.
• Analyze EPR fee structures and identify cost-reduction opportunities through material choices, design changes, or operational improvements.
• Provide guidance to packaging engineers and product teams on ecodesign and recyclability requirements.
• Support long-term sustainability and circularity initiatives.
• Serve as the internal expert on EPR and related sustainability regulations.
• Train internal teams on EPR requirements, upcoming legislation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Legal and Government Affairs on policy engagement and participation in industry coalitions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada or US is required.
• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems or enterprise data management platforms.
• Strong understanding and experience of global EPR frameworks and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex regulatory reporting processes and associated software tools.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, electronics, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA), recyclability assessments, or packaging design principles.
• Comfort operating in evolving regulatory environments
• Clear accountability for compliance, cost, and data integrity outcomes.

Benefits

• 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 where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.