Component Engineer (Environmental)

Benchmark Electronics is a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, supporting customers in industries where quality, reliability, and innovation are critical. With operations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, Benchmark delivers solutions for sectors including medical, industrial, aerospace & defense, and advanced technologies. At Benchmark, we foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace that empowers employees to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. Guided by our commitment of "When It Matters," we help bring complex technologies to life and improve the world around us

Role Overview

As a Component Engineer (Environmental), you will be the subject matter expert for environmental product compliance, ensuring products meet global regulatory requirements such as RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA, and Prop 65. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to assess compliance risks, manage regulatory reporting, and drive continuous improvements to environmental compliance processes.

What You'll Do

• Act as the environmental compliance expert for global regulations including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA, Prop 65, PVC, and other product compliance requirements.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
• Prepare and maintain environmental compliance documentation, declarations, certifications, and customer reporting templates.
• Collect, review, validate, and analyze supplier material declarations and product compliance data.
• Perform environmental, HAZMAT, statutory, and regulatory assessments on Bills of Materials (BOMs) and related product information.
• Monitor and communicate changes in global environmental regulations, identifying potential business and product impacts.
• Support customer audits, compliance inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement, and improve compliance processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide training and technical guidance to cross-functional teams on environmental compliance requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental product compliance, preferably within EMS, electronics, semiconductor, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA, Prop 65, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing compliance declarations, certifications, CMRT/EMRT reports, and customer compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in compliance management platforms such as Assent, BOMcheck, or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Ability to independently manage compliance projects and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.