ESH Engineer (m/f/d) Occupational Safety

ESMC GmbH; Dresden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Relocation support

Training & development

Health budget

Meal allowance & transport subsidy

Job summary

ESMC GmbH in Dresden is seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) Engineer to establish and continuously improve the ESH management system while ensuring compliance with German and European regulations.

You will translate regulatory requirements into practical processes, support operations, audits and collaborate with authorities, driving a strong safety culture from day one within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Environmental, Health & Safety.
• Experience as an ESH Officer with regulatory responsibility.
• Practical experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Strong knowledge of German environmental and occupational health & safety legislation (BImSchG, ArbSchG, BetrSichV, GefStoffV).
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or highly regulated production.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and risk assessment in day-to-day production.
• Strong communication and consulting skills; ability to explain legal requirements practically.
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the site’s ESH management system in alignment with corporate standards.
• Monitor new and changing German and European ESH legislation and ensure legal compliance across the site.
• Translate legal requirements into practical processes and support departments in implementing compliant solutions.
• Advise managers and employees on environmental, occupational safety and health topics.
• Perform environmental and occupational safety officer responsibilities within your area of expertise.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Provide expert guidance to operational departments by translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical ESH standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with authorities, external partners and internal stakeholders on compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Support ESG initiatives and continuously improve ESH performance across the site.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Environmental management

Occupational safety

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/German

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

BImSchG knowledge

ArbSchG knowledge

GefStoffV knowledge

Job description

Build Europe's semiconductor future with us!European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe, offering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for next-generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

For our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed:

Environmental, Safety & Health ( ESH) Engineer - (m/f/d)

At ESMC, we are building one of Europe’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. As an ESH Engineer(m/f/d), you will help establish and continuously improve our Environmental, Safety & Health management system while ensuring compliance with German and European regulations.

In this role, you will do more than interpret legislation - you will translate legal requirements into practical solutions that enable safe day-to-day operations across our manufacturing environment. Working closely with managers, technical teams and external authorities, you will help build a strong safety culture from the very beginning.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the site’s Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) management system in alignment with corporate standards.
• Monitor new and changing German and European ESH legislation and ensure legal compliance across the site.
• Translate legal requirements into practical processes and support departments in implementing compliant solutions.
• Advise managers and employees on environmental, occupational safety and health topics.
• Perform environmental and occupational safety officer responsibilities within your area of expertise.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Provide expert guidance to operational departments by translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical ESH standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with authorities, external partners and internal stakeholders on compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Support ESG initiatives and continuously improve ESH performance across the site.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Environmental, Health & Safety.
• You have already worked as an Environmental, Occupational Safety or other legally appointed ESH Officer and are familiar with taking responsibility for regulatory compliance.
• Practical experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of German environmental and occupational health & safety legislation, including regulations such as: BImSchG, ArbSchG, BetrSichV, GefStoffV.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or another highly regulated production environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to assess operational risks in day-to-day production.
• Strong communication and consulting skills with the ability to explain legal requirements in a practical and understandable way.
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style.
• Fluent German and English.

Reasons to join ESMC

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits : We support your financial well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Training & Development: Depending on your position, you will gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training at the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, while continuously expanding your knowledge.
• Health & Well-Being: An annual budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket) in Germany.

About us

Each journey starts with a first step. Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

We create a work environment that promotes diversity, ignites passion and enables you to reach your full potential.

At ESMC, we welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.