EH&S Engineer 4

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

On-site/Virtual Flex schedules

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an experienced EHS Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain environmental, health, and safety programs across industrial machinery, robotics, and machining operations.

You will partner with engineering, operations, facilities, and regulatory stakeholders to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements; lead safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant EHS or industrial safety experience.
• Experience in industrial machinery, robotics, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial safety programs across SMP, robotics, and machining operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and regulatory engagement.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement engineering and administrative controls.
• Lead incident investigations and drive root-cause analysis and preventive actions.

Skills

EHS Management

Industrial safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hazard Analysis Methods

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible. Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities. Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site

The impact you’ll make

At Lam, the EH&S Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining environmental, health, and safety programs that support safe and compliant operations across industrial machinery, machining, automation, robotics, and electrical systems. This role partners with engineering, operations, facilities, and regulatory stakeholders to identify hazards, assess risk, implement controls, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, company, and industry requirements.

What you’ll do

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of high-impact industrial health and safety programs for Lam's Semi Mechatronics Products (SMP), robotics, and machining operations at the Fremont, California campus, reporting directly to the Fremont Sr. EHS Manager. Build trusted partnerships with SMP and operational leadership to advance a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset. Lead cross-functional safety initiatives with engineering and operations teams to ensure EHS programs are practical, effective, and consistently executed. May directly manage a safety team supporting 24/7 shift operations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and site leaders to identify and resolve machine, robotics, machining, electrical, ergonomic, injury prevention, and general safety risks across semi-mechatronics operations and associated lab areas.
• Ensure sustained compliance with federal, state, and local industrial safety regulations, including effective agency engagement, while supporting environmental compliance requirements tied to semi-mechatronics operations.
• Evaluate activities, processes, operations, and chemical use to proactively prevent EHS impacts and strengthen operational controls; evaluate automation, robotics, electrical hazards and partner with technical teams to implement effective engineering and administrative controls.
• Support Lam's emergency response program and serve as a key EHS point of contact for emergency personnel supporting semi-mechatronics operations.
• Analyze EHS performance trends, translate insights into measurable objectives, and lead targeted improvements that align safety performance with business priorities.
• Communicate and elevate EHS incidents clearly and promptly, including injuries, illnesses, and emergency events, while driving updates through root-cause determination and corrective and preventive action closure. Provide governance for incident investigations to improve systemic root-cause quality, strengthen preventive actions, and reduce recurrence risk.

Who we’re looking for

• 8 - 12 years of relevant EHS, industrial safety, or related operational experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in EHS, science, engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Demonstrated EHS and/or process safety management experience, including at least 5 years in industrial machinery , machining , robotics, or comparable manufacturing environments .
• Deep technical knowledge of occupational health and safety, with strong expertise in industrial, machine , machining, robotics, and electrical safety.

Preferred qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, manage priorities, and deliver results.
• Ability to apply EHS, regulatory, and operational knowledge to business decisions and convert requirements into practical implementation plans.
• Strong change-management capability across people, equipment, and process changes; skilled at running focused, outcome-driven meetings.
• Practical expertise with process safety and risk-management tools, including risk assessment, root cause analysis , and HAZOP.
• Sound judgment to recognize risk, resolve conflict, and exceed misalignment before it affects project success or safety outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to translate complex technical content into clear, compelling messages for peers, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

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 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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $92,000.00 - $211,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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