Environmental Compliance Engineer (m/w/d)

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R& D, we're shaping the future of high-tech industries.

In Germany, our teams are at the heart of Europe's photonics and industrial laser ecosystem, combining engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing, and applied R& D to deliver high-precision laser and optical solutions for automotive, semiconductor, electronics, and advanced manufacturing customers worldwide.

The Role:

We are looking for a Material Compliance Engineer to ensure our products meet national and international material and environmental regulations throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with engineering, procurement, quality and regulatory teams, you will play a key role in maintaining product compliance, supporting sustainability initiatives and ensuring our business remains aligned with evolving legislative requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring products comply with applicable material and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Assessing, implementing and maintaining compliance with regulations including REACH, RoHS, PPWR, WEEE, the Battery Regulation and other relevant environmental legislation.
• Monitoring changes to legislation, assessing their impact on products and business processes, and driving implementation where required.
• Obtaining, reviewing and managing supplier material declarations, declarations of conformity and other compliance documentation.
• Conducting material and product compliance assessments throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Maintaining compliance databases and preparing regulatory documentation, reports and supporting records.
• Supporting customer enquiries, audits and requests from regulatory authorities relating to material and environmental compliance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new compliance requirements into business processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Planning and delivering internal training sessions to raise awareness of regulatory requirements across the organisation.

About You:

You are an organised and analytical compliance professional with experience interpreting environmental regulations and supporting product compliance within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex regulatory challenges while ensuring products meet the highest compliance standards.

You will also have:

• A degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in Material Compliance, Product Compliance or Regulatory Affairs within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and product regulations, particularly REACH, RoHS, PPWR, WEEE and the Battery Regulation.
• Experience working with material data, technical documentation and supplier declarations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to managing complex information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Good written and spoken English, with confidence interpreting international standards, legislation and supplier documentation.
• A proactive approach, strong sense of ownership and a willingness to keep up to date with evolving regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Responsible and challenging work in an innovative, high-tech environment.
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative company culture.
• Opportunity for mobile working.
• Employee Share Purchase Programme.
• JobRad bicycle leasing scheme.
• Convenient access by car with free on-site parking.
• Complimentary coffee, fresh fruit and water.

Ensure adherence to the company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

\uD83E\uDD1D Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

✨ Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

\uD83C\uDFAF Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

\uD83C\uDF0D Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

\uD83D\uDE80 Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Application & Selection

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to kris.cairns@coherent.com. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.As a Material & Environmental Compliance Specialist, you ensure the global material and environmental compliance of our products. You assess and implement regulations such as REACH, RoHS, PPWR, WEEE, and the EU Battery Regulation, monitor regulatory changes, review supplier compliance documentation, evaluate materials and products, maintain compliance data, support audits and customer inquiries, improve internal processes, and provide training on regulatory requirements.Als Material & Environmental Compliance Specialist stellen Sie die weltweite Material- und Umweltkonformität unserer Produkte sicher. Sie bewerten und setzen Vorschriften wie REACH, RoHS, PPWR, WEEE und BattVO um, verfolgen gesetzliche Änderungen, prüfen Lieferantennachweise, bewerten Materialien und Produkte, pflegen Compliance-Daten, unterstützen Audits und Kundenanfragen, optimieren Prozesse und schulen Mitarbeitende zu regulatorischen Anforderungen.