EH&S Engineer 3

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon seeks an EHS Engineer to provide technical leadership for environmental, health, safety, and chemical management programs across a semiconductor campus. You will partner with engineering, facilities, and manufacturing teams to identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and safeguard employee safety.

You will evaluate operations, chemicals, and processes to prevent injuries and environmental impacts while maintaining ISO 14001

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in semiconductor/manufacturing or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, occupational health & safety and regulatory compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve EHS and chemical management programs.
• Evaluate equipment, processes, chemicals, and operations to identify EHS risks and ensure compliance.
• Support process safety activities including hazard analyses, HAZOP participation, and risk reduction.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and hazardous materials management.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Analyze EHS performance data, incidents, and audits to identify improvements and actions.
• Lead or support incident investigations and CAPA programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, and labs to embed EHS into processes.
• Conduct compliance assessments, inspections, audits, and program evaluations.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The impact you’ll make

The EHS Engineer provides technical leadership and support for environmental, occupational

safety, industrial hygiene, chemical management, and process safety programs at Lam Research’s Tualatin
semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and logistics campus. This role partners closely with engineering,
facilities, manufacturing, laboratory operations, and business teams to identify risks, ensure
regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support Lam’s commitment to employee
safety and environmental stewardship.

The group you’ll be a part of

The EHS Engineer provides technical leadership and support for environmental, occupational safety,
industrial hygiene, chemical management, and process safety programs at Lam Research’s Tualatin
semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and logistics campus. This role partners closely with engineering,
facilities, manufacturing, laboratory operations, and business teams to identify risks, ensure
regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support Lam’s commitment to employee
safety and environmental stewardship.

The EHS Engineer proactively evaluates operations, equipment, chemicals, and processes to
prevent injuries, environmental impacts, and business interruptions while ensuring compliance with
federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and maintaining ISO 14001 Environmental Management
System certification.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental, health, safety, and chemical
  management programs.


• Evaluate equipment, processes, chemicals, and operational changes to identify EHS risks and
  ensure compliance through risk assessment and management of change (MOC) processes.


• Support process safety activities including hazard assessments, HAZOP participation,
  process safety reviews, and implementation of risk reduction measures.


• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance, occupational safety, industrial
  hygiene, hazardous materials management, and chemical approvals.


• Monitor regulatory developments and company requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with
  applicable federal, state, and local regulations.


• Analyze EHS performance data, trends, incidents, and audit results to identify improvement
  opportunities and establish program objectives and corrective actions.


• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive
  action (CAPA) programs to prevent recurrence.


• Partner with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, laboratory operations, and other
  stakeholders to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated into business processes and projects.


• Conduct compliance assessments, inspections, audits, and program evaluations to verify
  effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Provide timely communication and escalation of significant EHS incidents, risks, and
  compliance concerns to site leadership and EHS management.


• Support sustainability, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives
  aligned with business objectives.


• Maintain accurate records, metrics, and documentation required for regulatory compliance and
  management system requirements.

What You’ll Do, Continued

• Serve as a trusted EHS advisor to operational and technical teams.


• Influence and support site safety committees, risk reduction initiatives, and employee
  engagement activities.


• Deliver EHS training, awareness programs, and technical guidance to employees and
  contractors.


• Participate in site emergency response activities and maintain responder qualifications as
  required.


• Support regulatory agency inspections, third-party audits, and customer assessments.


• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting operational excellence and business
  growth.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental
  Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a
  related technical discipline.


• Minimum 5+ years of EHS experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial, laboratory,
  chemical, or similarly regulated environments.


• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance evaluations.


• Demonstrated experience influencing operational improvements through technical expertise
  and partnership.


• Strong knowledge of environmental, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene,
  hazardous materials, and regulatory compliance principles.


• Ability to effectively assess risk and develop practical solutions in complex operational
  environments.


• Experience applying process safety management concepts including hazard analysis,
  risk assessments, HAZOPs, layers of protection, and root cause analysis methodologies.


• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple
  priorities simultaneously.


• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
  across all organizational levels.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and technical
  report preparation.


• Ability to facilitate meetings, lead investigations, and drive action-oriented outcomes.


• Demonstrated capability to manage conflict professionally and elevate issues appropriately
  when necessary.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data
  analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical field.


• Experience supporting process safety management (PSM) or highly hazardous chemical operations.


• Experience leading cross-functional compliance, engineering, or operational improvement projects.


• Semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom, research laboratory, or high-technology industry experience.


• Experience supporting chemical management programs and hazardous materials operations.


• Knowledge of Oregon OSHA, DEQ, EPA, NFPA, IFC/OFC, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.


• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and auditing practices.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve
their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary
results.

Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and
reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment
policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital
status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender
identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other
category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to
comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination
against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles
combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work
remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work
3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work
remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam
or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Our Perks And Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the
phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.