ABB Ltd

Product Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Engineer

ABB Ltd$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
  • 2-5 years of experience in sustainability or environmental compliance
  • Bilingual in French and English for client communication
  • Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies
  • Familiarity with environmental regulations (RoHS, REACH, PFAS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Project management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support R&D in integrating sustainability into product development
  • Identify initiatives to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle
  • Promote sustainable design choices and best practices within R&D
  • Lead Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations for the product portfolio
  • Coordinate with teams to validate sustainability-related data
  • Perform circularity assessments to enhance recyclability and resource efficiency
  • Monitor environmental compliance and regulations for products

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in-office
  • Collaboration with global sustainability teams
  • Opportunity to lead impactful sustainability initiatives
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Continuous professional development in sustainability practices
Full Job Description
This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead As a Product Sustainability Engineer, you drive sustainability initiatives across the Electrification, Installation Products Canada division product portfolio by integrating sustainability principles into product development. You lead the execution of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) programs, ABB EcoSolutions nominations activities, and environmental compliance initiatives while collaborating with local and global teams to improve product environmental performance and sustainability targets. This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products division of ABB Canada and is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The work model is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week at the office. Responsibilities Product Sustainability • Support R&D team in integrating sustainability considerations into new product development and product improvement activities. • Identify and propose initiatives to reduce product environmental impact across the lifecycle. • Support R&D team on sustainable product design choices, sustainable material selection and environmental best practices. • Promote sustainability awareness and continuous improvement within the R&D organization. EPD, Circularity Assessments & ABB EcoSolutions • Lead the execution of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) programs for the ELIP Canada product portfolio, coordinating scope definition, data collection, external verification, and publication activities. • Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, operations, and suppliers to gather and validate sustainability-related data. • Perform circularity assessments and identify opportunities to improve recyclability, resource efficiency, and end-of-life performance. • Coordinate ABB EcoSolutions nominations and prepare the required documentation. Environmental Compliance • Support environmental compliance activities for the Canadian product portfolio. • Monitor and assess environmental requirements including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, and other emerging regulations. • Coordinate compliance documentation and supplier data collection in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Support customer, regulatory, and internal compliance requests related to product environmental requirements. Collaboration & Project Support • Plan, coordinate, and monitor sustainability projects, activities and milestones across multiple functions. • Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and external stakeholders to achieve sustainability objectives. • Collaborate with global ABB sustainability teams and research centers to align local initiatives with global sustainability practices, tools, and programs. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental engineering, sustainability engineering, materials engineering, or a related discipline. • 2-5 years of experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, product development, or a related technical field. • Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec. • Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and sustainability principles. • Familiarity with environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and PFAS. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical data. • Knowledge of circular economy principles and sustainable product design is an asset. • Experience with environmental compliance management tools is an asset. • Project management experience is an asset. • Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. • Strong ability to influence and drive change without direct authority. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including international teams.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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