Hitachi is a global technology company working across automotive, construction, and consulting, with a broader focus on social innovation. Through its Lumada portfolio, Hitachi develops digital solutions, services, and technologies that help organizations address operational challenges and advance digital transformation. Its work spans digital systems, green energy, mobility, and connected industries, supporting business operations and social infrastructure. Founded in 1910, Hitachi brings together expertise across technology and industry to pursue solutions linked to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and quality of life.
Product Sustainability and Compliance Specialist - Chennai, India
Manage product sustainability, environmental assessments, material compliance, and export controls for Hitachi Energy’s Automation and Communication portfolio. Partner with engineering, legal, product, and supply chain teams to support compliant, lower-impact product development.
Description
- Lead the preparation, validation, and official registration of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for Automation and Communication products.
- Work with R&D, Systems Engineering, and Product Management to embed circular-economy and sustainability principles into early product development.
- Create, calculate, and audit product carbon footprints that contribute to corporate Scope 3 emissions reporting.
- Apply global compliance frameworks covering REACH, RoHS, TSCA, POPs, and other hazardous-substance regulations.
- Coordinate supply-chain material data collection, validation, and risk assessment through compliance systems, including Full Material Disclosure tracking.
- Manage supplier due diligence, follow-up, and documentation checks for Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates and Extended Minerals Reporting Templates.
- Keep Export Control Classification Numbers and Harmonized System or Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes accurate for hardware, software, and technologies.
- Monitor restricted-party screening records, sanctioned-destination requirements, and export-license procurement.
- Review technical designs for dual-use considerations and reduce risks associated with cross-border technology transfers.
- Coordinate Engineering, R&D, Legal, and Supply Chain stakeholders across product sustainability, material compliance, and trade compliance programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Sciences, International Business Law, or a comparable technical discipline.
- At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience in technical product compliance, material governance, or international export controls within manufacturing or advanced technology environments.
- Practical experience with industry-standard LCA software and established EPD program operators.
- Thorough knowledge of RoHS, REACH, CE and UKCA marking requirements, and WEEE directives.
- Strong understanding of customs procedures, dual-use assessments, and international export-classification frameworks.
- Proficiency with enterprise ERP environments and advanced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or comparable platforms.
- Strong cross-functional project management and analytical skills.
- Ability to convert complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
- Employment may be subject to applicable background or security checks, including verification of work history, education, criminal records, sanctions, credit history, and other relevant information.
Benefits
- Qualified applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation during the application process.
- Digital and automated recruitment tools may be used for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
- Pre-employment background and security checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.