Compliance & Sustainability Intern

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance & Sustainability Intern to join the Wattstopper team in Carlsbad, CA.

This position will be responsible for supporting ongoing compliance and sustainability efforts and initiatives within BCS. Collaboration will occur with internal cross-functional teams and external clients to develop positive and proactive approaches to regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. A strong interest and desire in applying sustainability principles in a business environment is a must for this position. This position will also entail coordinating compliance related activities for all BCS products, including but not limited to: applying applicable product regulations and sustainability requirements for BCS enclosures, power, and electronic products. Position is a resource both internally as well as for BCS customers with respect to material, components and finished good compliance issues.

Compliance Support:

• Responsible for supporting compliance requirements on new products and ensuring continued compliance throughout the product life cycle.

• Works with product development teams to assure products being sold, reviewed, or developed meet all compliance and certification requirements.

• Ensures ROHS Directive, environmental requirements and sustainability initiatives are being acknowledged and appropriately implemented with regards to engineering, purchasing and new products.

• Responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding environmental, product compliance and sustainability type requests.

• Interface with certification agencies, competent bodies, and test labs as needed and drive product safety/compliance testing requirements.

• As needed assists in efforts to obtain product compliance information from suppliers and maintain this information in an organized manner.

Sustainability Support:

• Gathers product life cycle data through the analysis of CAD models, bench measurements, and consulting subject matter experts.

• Prepares Product Environmental Profiles (PEP) documents using Excel spreadsheets and Life Cycle Analysis software.

• Interfaces with certification agency and Legrand Group to execute PEP using Ecopassport program.

• Maintains data and documents pertaining to the development of PEPs.

• Documents best practices procedures for completing PEP work.

• Supports customer queries regarding product sustainability, including LEED requests and BOMCheck tools.

• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Preferred background in Environmental Studies, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Compliance related Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or transferrable education or experience.

Experience: Entry Level: 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to multi-task and to be detail-oriented, flexible and a team player, as well as desire to learn.

• Must have excellent verbal, presentation and written communications skills and be able to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.

• Basic knowledge of domestic and international standards/regulations such as ISO, IEC, NFPA, FCC, UL, CSA, CE, RoHS/WEEE is a plus.

• Basic ability to summarize actions and learning's into an output for updating recommended practices related to compliance & sustainability. Technical report writing skills are a plus.

• Basic understanding of AC/DC circuit theory and EMC knowledge is a plus.

• Hands-on ability to perform Product Safety testing using HiPot, ground continuity, leakage current, ESD, EMC and other test equipment is a plus.

• Exceptional computer and software skills: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management and related communications software.

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Company Info

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers' needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand's Building Control Systems Division

Legrand's Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand's Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams' partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today's green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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