Product material compliance specialist f​/m​/d

The opportunity

In this role, you will help shape and strengthen our global product material compliance framework. You will drive regulatory readiness, ensure data accuracy, and support our organization in meeting ever‑evolving chemical, material, and environmental requirements. Your work directly safeguards our license to operate and supports sustainable, compliant product development across international markets.

• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to authorities and prepare technical compliance documentation
• Develop, maintain, and improve material compliance governance, processes, and long‑term strategy
• Assess global regulatory developments and identify their impact on the product portfolio
• Represent the company in external meetings, regulatory consultations, and industry associations
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to enhance compliance processes and data quality
• Strengthen lifecycle management for material compliance data and documentation
• Work with supply chain partners and R&D team to ensure complete, high‑quality compliance information

• PhD or master’s degree in chemistry
• Strong expertise in material compliance regulations and global frameworks (REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS)
• Min. 3 years experience implementing global material compliance processes across interdisciplinary teams
• Skilled in managing large compliance datasets with strong attention to traceability and audit readiness
• Familiarity with onboarding compliance tools such as Makersite, IPS, or BOMcheck is an advantage
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to deliver training sessions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to align multiple stakeholders and set clear goals
• Business fluent in English

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.