Project Engineer, Environmental Conformity

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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!

Job Description

Lead our global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance strategy across packaging, products, and materials. You will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, minimized financial exposure, and integration of circularity and ecodesign principles into product and packaging decisions.

You will report to the Manager, Environmental Conformity and have a hybrid schedule working in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Your Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  • 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 fee payments through coordination with Sustainability teams.

• Data & Systems Management
  • 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.

• Cost Optimization & Strategy
  • 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.

• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • 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

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 - 8+ years of experience in EPR, environmental compliance, sustainability, packaging compliance, or a related field.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 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.
• Responsible for analysis of legislation and translate requirements into actionable business processes.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, electronics, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA), recyclability assessments, or packaging design principles.

Leadership Competencies Required:

• Experience establishing policy in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
• Comfort operating in evolving regulatory environments.
• Clear accountability for compliance, cost, and data integrity outcomes.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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