EHS Engineer

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc. is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to lead the development of global industrial hygiene and safety standards. This role involves conducting workplace exposure assessments and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with EHS regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or a related field and over 5 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, especially in the semiconductor industry. Benefits include childcare assistance and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial hygiene or safety, especially in high-tech manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial hygiene methods and semiconductor hazards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of corporate industrial hygiene and safety standards.
• Provide technical support for workplace exposure assessments.
• Analyze industrial hygiene data, preparing technical reports.
• Collaborate with EHS teams for implementation of standards.
• Stay updated on EHS regulations and technologies.

Skills

Industrial hygiene principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Job description

Overview

Wolfspeed is seeking an EHS Engineer to join our Corporate Health & Safety team. The EHS Engineer will be directly responsible for leading and advancing our global industrial hygiene and safety standards across our operations.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of corporate industrial hygiene and safety standards and related training content.

Provide technical support for conducting workplace exposure assessments, including air sampling, wipe sampling, noise monitoring, ventilation evaluations, radiation surveys, and ergonomic risk assessments.

Analyze industrial hygiene monitoring data and prepare detailed technical reports recommending appropriate engineering controls, administrative controls, or PPE to maintain exposures below occupational exposure limits.

Collaborate with site EHS teams, manufacturing engineering, and facilities teams to ensure standardized implementation of internal EHS requirements and regulatory requirements.

Take the lead on safety and IH projects as needed.

Stay current on changing EHS regulations, research, and technologies to anticipate and address emerging risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene or safety, with a significant focus in high‑tech manufacturing, preferably semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing industries.
• In‑depth knowledge of industrial hygiene principles (anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control, confirm – A.R.E.C.C), exposure assessment methods, and semiconductor‑specific hazards (e.g., toxic gases, cleanroom ergonomics, radiation).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as a very curious mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence cross‑functional teams and leadership.

Benefits

We offer childcare assistance and paid parental leave for working parents, continuing education assistance for students, and opportunities to get involved through Employee Resource Groups and local outreach.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.