Eng EHS III

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Incentive bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior EHS Engineer to lead advanced risk management across manufacturing, engineering, and field service.

You will identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls throughout equipment lifecycles, partnering with senior leaders to elevate safety from compliance to proactive risk management. The role requires 7+ years in EHS, a technical engineering background, and expertise in LOTO, electrical safety, and machine guarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, semiconductor, automation, machinery, or similar environments.
• Experience conducting formal risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Experience supporting machinery, manufacturing operations, technical service, or engineering functions.
• Experience with safety program development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of enterprise risk assessment programs.
• Conduct risk assessments across manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and field service.
• Develop standardized risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Review and analyze manufacturing instructions, maintenance procedures, installation procedures, and service documentation.
• Identify hazards and required controls; integrate findings into operating procedures and work instructions.
• Provide technical leadership for LOTO, electrical safety, machine guarding, and other safety programs.
• Support integration of risk information into operational systems and platforms.

Skills

Risk assessment

Hazard analysis

Technical leadership

Electrical safety

Machine guarding

LOTO

Safety program development

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)

Tools

Electrical schematics review tools

Maintenance procedures analysis tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary

The Senior EHS Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of advanced risk management processes across manufacturing, engineering, R&D, logistics, and field service operations. This position serves as the technical expert for hazard identification, risk assessment, machine safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and integration of safety requirements into operational procedures. The role will partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Field Service, RD&E, and Operations leadership to ensure hazards are identified and controlled throughout the equipment lifecycle. The position requires the ability to understand and analyze complex equipment build instructions, maintenance procedures, service documentation, and operating practices to develop practical and effective risk controls. This position is a critical component of the company's strategy to transition from a compliance-focused EHS program to a proactive operational risk management system.

Primary Responsibilities

Risk Assessment Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise risk assessment programs.
• Conduct and facilitate risk assessments across manufacturing, logistics, engineering, demonstration, and field service operations.
• Maintain and expand risk assessment coverage for existing work areas and newly identified operational activities.
• Prioritize risk reduction efforts based on severity, frequency, and exposure.
• Develop standardized risk assessment methodologies and tools.

Procedure-Based Hazard Analysis

• Review and analyze manufacturing instructions, maintenance procedures, installation procedures, and service documentation.
• Identify hazards and required controls associated with specific tasks and equipment.
• Integrate risk assessment findings directly into operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure procedures clearly communicate hazard controls, safe work practices, PPE requirements, and energy control requirements.
• Support integration of risk assessment information into operational systems and digital work platforms.

Technical Safety Programs Provide technical leadership for:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Safety
• Machine Guarding
• Material Handling
• Chemical Safety
• Equipment Commissioning and Startup Safety
• Contractor Safety
• Preventive Maintenance Safety Programs
• Continuous Improvement

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience: 7+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, semiconductor, automation, machinery, or similarly complex technical environments.
• Experience conducting formal risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Experience supporting machinery, manufacturing operations, technical service organizations, or engineering functions.
• Experience with safety program development and implementation.

Technical Aptitude Ability to:

• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Understand mechanical systems
• Review electrical schematics
• Analyze equipment build instructions
• Review maintenance procedures
• Understand equipment installation and service processes
• Work effectively with engineering and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing or capital equipment industries
• Experience with Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or similar risk methodologies

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE $86,906.80 - $130,360.20

This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role. Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).

Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life—from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. Our influence is global, with over 30 locations, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.

Ready to unleash your full potential? Discover just how far you can go, at Axcelis.