Product Compliance and Sustainability Expert

About the role

DECTRIS, a high-tech company developing and producing X-ray and electron detectors used in research facilities and industry, is looking for a Product Compliance and Sustainability Expert. The role covers product, material and digital compliance (CE, REACH, RoHS, CRA) and the development of sustainability, decarbonization and ESG strategies across all target markets.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for product, material and digital compliance and adapt internal processes to current requirements
• Develop and implement sustainability, decarbonization and ESG strategies, including human rights, conflict minerals and responsible sourcing
• Analyze national and international laws and turn them into internal guidelines, checklists and specifications for product development
• Ensure product safety (safety reports, coordination with testing laboratories) and prepare standard and customer-specific conformity documents
• Coordinate supplier inquiries on compliance, run component risk assessments and set up due diligence and ESG reporting processes
• Answer customer ESG questionnaires and audits and collaborate with Development, Purchasing, Quality, Production and Management

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, natural sciences, industrial engineering or law, with a strong technical understanding
• In-depth knowledge of REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS, POPs, Prop 65 and digital compliance (CRA, Data Act)
• Knowledge of product safety and EMC standards (e.g. IEC 61010) and experience in ESG, decarbonization and supplier due diligence
• Familiarity with product development processes, integrating regulatory requirements from concept through mass production
• Analytical, structured and independent approach, able to assess compliance risks even with incomplete data
• Business-level German and English, with strong communication and presentation skills

What we offer

• A growing high-tech company in an international, scientific environment with more than 170 employees
• Flexible working arrangements and home office options
• Modern workplace with wheelchair-accessible rooms, fitness room, underground parking, subsidised meals, free snacks and drinks, training and company events