Product Compliance and Sustainability Expert

Product Compliance and Sustainability Expert

DECTRIS is a successful and expanding high\-tech company that develops and produces X\-ray and electron detectors. Our detectors are used worldwide in large\-scale research facilities and in industry. Their unique properties enable scientific breakthroughs in life sciences and material sciences. Our more than 170 employees are located in Switzerland, the United States and Japan. At DECTRIS, we combine innovation and development with agile industry practices. As a spin\-off of the Institute and by focusing on the needs of our customers, we are able to combine scientific excellence with qualified service and industrial know\-how.

Our scientists as well as our technical and commercial experts ensure that our customers benefit from the latest technologies.

DECTRIS values collaborative working rather than traditional hierarchy and is guided by the principles of Sociocracy 3\.0\.

Your Tasks

Overall responsibility for product, material, and digital compliance (e.g., CE, REACH, RoHS, CRA), as well as the development and adaptation of internal processes to current requirements

Development and implementation of sustainability, decarbonization, and ESG strategies (including human rights, conflict minerals, and responsible sourcing) in all target markets

Ongoing analysis of national and international laws and their translation into internal guidelines, checklists, and specifications for product development

Ensuring product safety (including safety reports and coordination with testing laboratories) and preparing all standard and customer\-specific conformity documents

Coordinating supplier inquiries regarding compliance issues, conducting risk assessments of components, and establishing due diligence and ESG reporting processes

Responding to customer inquiries (ESG questionnaires, audits) and collaborating across departments with Development, Purchasing, Quality, Production, and Management

Your Skills

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, natural sciences, industrial engineering, or law, with a strong technical understanding

In\-depth expertise regarding REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS, POPs, Prop 65, as well as digital compliance requirements (e.g., CRA, Data Act)

Knowledge of product safety and EMC standards (e.g., IEC 61010\), as well as experience in the areas of ESG, decarbonization, and supplier due diligence

In\-depth familiarity with product development processes to integrate regulatory requirements early on and in a pragmatic manner, from the concept phase through to mass production

An analytical, structured, and independent approach to work, with the ability to assess compliance risks in a solution\-oriented manner even when data is incomplete

Business\-level proficiency in German and English, as well as strong communication and presentation skills for working at interdisciplinary interfaces

We Offer

A successful and growing high tech company in an international, scientific environment

To join the global leader in HPC X\-ray detectors for science and industry. Our Developers design cutting\-edge detectors to support the state of the art science and technology

An international work environment formed by more than 170 experienced engineers, scientists and other professionals. The company languages are German and English

Excellent, flexible working arrangements to enable professional development and personal life balance

An attractive working environment: modern infrastructure with wheelchair\-accessible rooms, small fitness room, underground car park, subsidised meals, free snacks and drinks, various company events, internal and external training, home office options, after\-work beers and other joint leisure activities jpid7cf319bjm jit0834jm jiy26jm