Logeswaran Panneerselvam
Atlanta
Summary
Diligent professional with over 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, demonstrating a robust understanding of key regulations including PFAS, GHG, ZEP, ELV, and EU-REACH. Committed to enhancing skills in product compliance while pursuing a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute effectively to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainability and regulatory excellence. Proven ability to navigate complex compliance landscapes and drive initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Environmental Compliance Engineer
Siemens Group
Atlanta, GA
09.2025 - Current
- Collect and manage substance declarations from suppliers to support Federal and State PFAS reporting requirements
- Prepare and validate plant‑level RoHS certifications to ensure compliance for CE‑marked components
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to enhance PLM processes and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement
Lead Compliance Engineer
Eldorado National California
Riverside, CA
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitor and assess materials used in vehicle manufacturing for the presence of PFAS regulated under the EPA TSCA.
- Author detailed test requirements and validation procedures to ensure compliance with FMVSS safety regulations applicable for transit buses.
- Track federal and state emission regulation changes. Maintain internal policies to reflect latest compliance requirements for GHG & ZEP certification
Senior Material Compliance Engineer
Nikola Motor Company
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - 04.2025
- Reported complete vehicle substance analysis & End of Vehicle life to leadership
- Update the Regulation Policies based on changes made by Global Regulations
- Proficient in collecting Full Material Declarations (FMD) for automotive parts, having validated over 3,000 end items ranging from fasteners to complete powertrain modules
- Established a conflict mineral sourcing policy and completed supplier CMRT Surveys for SEC filing
- As the SME for FMVSS 101, 103, 104, 113, 205, and 208, I ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 571
- Assisted the organization in meeting legal and regulatory requirements from agencies such as the EPA, SEC, DTSC & CEPA
- Review supplier’s Safety Data Sheets and authorize materials for use in the manufacturing plant
Regulatory Compliance Engineer
APA Engineering Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Analyzed vehicle model Bill of Materials (BOM) and coordinated with suppliers to gather material compliance information
- Completed various customer-specific reports, including Cummin’s rapid sheets, Anethesis, and various IPC formats
- As an SME, supported the software development team in building compliance software based on customer requests
IMDS Compliance Engineer (On Payroll of APA)
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CENTRE
Chennai
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Analyzed the Bill of Materials (BOM) of each vehicle and identified more than 1500 parts requiring IMDS for supplier coordination
- Collaborated with the team to ensure compliance with ELV, REACH, POPs, GADSL, ROHs, and other regulations for R&D projects
- Performed RRR calculations on end-of-life products, achieving a 95% recyclability rate as per the ISO22628:2002 & EU ELV Directive 2000/53/EC
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai04-2018
Skills
- Compliance Data Exchange (CDX)
- International Material Data System (IMDS)
- EPA Central Data Exchange
- EPA GEM V40
- Microsoft tools
- 3D Experience
- IPC Material Data Sheets
- Jira
- Jama
- Tableau
- SAP
- KNIME
- Snowflake
- PEGA
- TEAM CENTER
Accomplishments
- Member of CDX Advisory Group (CAG) by DXC Technologies
- Developed various policies and technical standards for the organization
- Leading material compliance activities for PPAP approval & conflict mineral survey for SEC filing
Timeline
Product Environmental Compliance Engineer
Siemens Group
09.2025 - Current
Lead Compliance Engineer
Eldorado National California
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Material Compliance Engineer
Nikola Motor Company
05.2021 - 04.2025
Regulatory Compliance Engineer
APA Engineering Pvt. Ltd
12.2019 - 04.2021
IMDS Compliance Engineer (On Payroll of APA)
RENAULT NISSAN TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CENTRE
07.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University