Job Description

Key Responsibilities Environmental Compliance

• Supports insurance of compliance with global environmental regulations including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Waste Framework Directive (WFD), PFAS, Prop 65, and TSCA.
• Maintain and control environmental compliance documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and currency.
• Create, review, and update product material declarations to support new product introductions and regulatory changes.
• Develop timely responses to customer and regulatory inquiries regarding material content and hazardous substance compliance.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers to manage and validate compliance data.
• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to obtain and validate product, sub-assembly, and component material data.

FDA / CDRH Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit FDA/CDRH reports for new products, product modifications, and manufacturing location changes.
• Manage FDA accession numbers and ensure accurate linkage to product records.
• Compile, validate, and submit the annual FDA report covering applicable Coherent products worldwide.

Supplier Risk Analysis

• Conduct supplier risk assessments covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks.
• Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions, and trade/export restrictions impacting the supply base.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to develop and execute risk mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Generate risk alerts and ensure timely escalation and action.
• Support procurement’s supplier risk management strategy with compliance and predictive risk insights.

Other Responsibilities

• Support customer surveys and external compliance platforms (e.g., IntegrityNext, EcoVadis).

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Product Regulatory Compliance Director

Direct Reports: None

Dotted Line (Matrix) Reports: None

Primary Location: Santa Clara / Bay Area, California

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience: 5 years of industry experience in RoHS, REACH, and related environmental regulations. Experience in the laser, computer, telecommunications, optics, or similar technology industries is a plus.

Special Skills

• Independent and self-directed; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented; well organized.
• Proactive, customer-focused, and committed to excellence.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment; able to reprioritize as needed.
• Strong ownership and reliable follow-through to resolution.
• Effective team player able to collaborate globally.
• Analytical and critical thinker using data to support decisions.
• Strong understanding of global environmental regulations and their applicability.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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