Product Compliance Associate (325245)

Job description

Legal Support, Regular Full-Time
Samsung Electronics America ,Pine Brook New Jersey

Dec 7, 2017
General Description
This position supports regulatory compliance and assists with product environmental certifications and registrations. Responsible for supporting environmental activities including verification testing and audits of our products and programs. Supports the development of voluntary environmental standards and regulations on behalf of Samsung Electronics America (track, summarize, report and follow thru developments). Certification, registration and facilitating verification are major roles. To perform this position, he/she keeps strong relationship with stakeholders and sharing the information with HQ and business teams as soon as possible. It is imperative for a strong teamwork ability to support the project manager on highly sensitive, high-risk issues. Regulatory compliance Support : DOE, NRC, CEC, FTC, AHAM, MA 1. Support to process federal/state certification, product registry, corporate env't compliance reporting (ie. GHG, e-waste) 2. Bookkeep database of certification and verification history, issues for analysis 3. Assist to monitor, analyze upcoming regulations 4. Assist to conduct internal audit of FTC labeling, ENERGY STAR 5. Support developing new solutions to mitigate non-compliance risk and execute action plans Non-Regulatory certification 6. Support voluntary cert/registration such as Star-K/CTIA/EPEAT/UL 7. Support B2B, Government purchasing contracts – processing product environmental declaration for retailer/carrier (ie. wireless) 8. Assist in creating value creation of 1) environmental attribute to help business or 2)strengthening brand “eco” reputation Chemical Regulations: 9. Monitor and report federal/state chemical regulations related to product, packaging, accessories & battery – (not comprehensive: EPA SNAP/ GHG, CA Prop 65, Green Chemistry, CA TSCA) - Assist in weekly industry calls, brief, investigate into compliance requirement and provide guidance documents • Handle daily task to complete certification and submission per regulatory schedule • Input into various certification accounts and history, record database • Quickly respond and report to Korea HQ • Communicate closely with SEA sales, product business group to complete requested environmental regulatory information • Handle issues within a timely manner • Quickly respond and report to Korea HQ • Handle task to complete compliance report and submission per regulatory schedule • Obtain information quickly, analyze and report to Korea and all relevant business groups
Company Information
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world's leading technology companies and has become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Samsung is currently ranked #2 on Forbes' “Most Reputable Tech Companies” for 2016 and #6 on Interbrand's "Best Global Brands” list for 2017.Our network extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. As a result of our commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of today's technology and providing consumers and organizations with a portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment, Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality, wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video, customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America's fastest growing home appliance brands. Samsung's philosophy is based on our strong determination for growth, perpetual innovation and responsibility to corporate citizenship. As part of our Samsung Gives philanthropic platform, we offer companywide Days of Service, a volunteer time off program, and an employee giving match program, so our employees can support causes that are closest to their hearts and choose how they want to give back. Since 2002, Samsung has provided more than $46 million to more than 1,000 public schools and community organizations in the United States through its many citizenship initiatives, including the STEAM-education based Solve for Tomorrow Contest. At Samsung we work hard – every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Apply today and find out why LinkedIn ranked us as one of North America's Most InDemand Employers in 2015. Samsung Electronics America provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Desired profile

Necessary Skills / Attributes
• A Science/Engineer degree preferred with minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience • Basic knowledge about electronic product (Smart Phone, TV, Tablet, HTS) • Knowledge in home appliance product, technology, regulation • Communication skill for internal and external reporting • Ability to work in team to support project or team leader • Environmental team in Global CS Environment Center • R&D of every product group GBM • US Government, state agency and non-gov't agency / trade association • SEA product marketing / legal / government relations / ATO