Product Certification and Environmental compliance Engineer

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Job Description:

Product compliance

• Engineering background, strong English communication skill working with Business Unit's engineers , multiple function within HPE and Japan regulator (METI, MIC, VCCI).Working with HPE Product compliance initiatives , create PO- maintain budgets, perform VCCI registration & PSE business notifying to METI process, working with international-local associations for advocacy , implementation of new regulatory into HPE , lab/suppliers audit support, maintain records as required.
• Understanding and Implementation of Japanese Cybersecurity and AI regulations like JC-Star and others.
• Support NPI projects by working closely with BUs to expedite product registrations with the government.
• Support BUs in providing certificates upon request.
• Provide support for project communications, including creation of status reports and summaries, tracking escalations and resolutions of issues, coordinating stakeholder meetings and updates, and updating documentation.

Environmental regulations

• Supports a single HPE point-of-contact with Japanese regulatory authorities (e.g., METI, MOE, NITE, MHLW, ANRE)
• Supports HPE participation on Japanese industry associations (e.g. JEITA, PC3R), and regulator’s technical advisory committee meetings.
• Promote HPE positions by advocating and communicating technical and Environmental related topics.
• Able to support BU in customer engagement to create more business opportunities through SER activities.
• Coordinate and work with SER team on Japanese regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement Japan environmental and technical product regulations, including: (1) WEEE for end-of-life product take-back obligations; (2) Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL, administered by METI/MOE) and Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL, administered by MHLW) for hazardous substance restrictions and notification; (3) Act for Effective Utilization of Resources (3R Law / METI) covering packaging reduction, labelling, and battery collection obligations; and (4) Energy Conservation Act / Top Runner Programme (METI/ANRE) for energy efficiency standards, product labelling, and periodic reporting.
• Engage and maintain working relationships with relevant Japanese government authorities on product environmental compliance matters, including: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) – product regulations, energy efficiency, EPR; Ministry of the Environment (MOE) – environmental policy and CSCL co-administration; National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) – chemical risk assessment and RoHS/CSCL enforcement; Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) – Top Runner energy targets and reporting; and Japan Battery Recycling Center (JBRC) – battery collection and recycling administration.
• Support HPE’s sustainability and ESG commitments in Japan by tracking policy developments such as Japan’s GX (Green Transformation) promotion strategy, Green Growth Strategy, and circular economy initiatives; contributing to relevant sustainability disclosures and reporting; and liaising with industry bodies including JEITA and PC3R on collective stewardship, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programmes, and voluntary environmental commitments.
• Maintain regulatory intelligence for Japan’s evolving environmental compliance landscape: monitor legislative and policy updates from METI, MOE, and ANRE; anticipate changes that could impact HPE product design, labelling, registration, or reporting obligations; and proactively communicate regulatory impact assessments to internal stakeholders, Business Units, and the SER team.
• Be able to effectively interact with people with varying educational backgrounds and work motivations
• Be able to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must work well with people in a customer-oriented team environment. Must be able to persuade, influence and instruct other engineering and technical personnel using solid technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Be flexible in accepting and responding to changing work assignments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Ability to create and manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
• Knowledge of Japan environmental and technical regulations applicable to ICT products, including: WEEE ; Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) and Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL) for hazardous substance management; Act for Effective Utilization of Resources (3R Law) covering packaging reduction, labelling, and battery collection; and Energy Conservation Act / Top Runner Programme for energy efficiency standards and labelling.
• Familiarity with key Japanese government authorities and their regulatory mandates relevant to ICT product compliance and environment topics.
• Understanding of Japan’s sustainability policy landscape, including the GX (Green Transformation) Promotion Strategy, the Green Growth Strategy, Japan’s NDC climate commitments, and circular economy policy developments relevant to ICT products.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience in working on ICT products certification and Energy & environment regulations.
• Japan PSE or MIC wireless certification related working experiences/knowhow preferred.
• Typically minimum 6-8 years experience.

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