Environmental Engineer 4

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

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead the environmental programs across air, water, waste, and sustainability at our Tualatin site.

You will drive regulatory compliance, manage permits, and support our ISO14001 initiatives while partnering with Lab Operations and other groups to minimize environmental impact and enable safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–12 years of EHS experience, preferably in semiconductors.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, air emissions, and waste management permits.
• Knowledge of Federal and Oregon environmental regulations.
• Ability to perform abatement efficiency and release calculations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage environmental programs for air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and waste.
• Obtain and maintain environmental permits and compliance plans.
• Prepare permit renewals, reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Manage inspections, community outreach, and stakeholder notifications.
• Support ISO14001 certification and continuous improvement of the EHS system.

Skills

EHS experience

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Air emissions knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ISO14001

Permitting processes

Job description

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

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat 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: Jul 13, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category: On-site

The group you’ll be a part

This role in the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team is responsible for implementing the environmental programs for all media and specialty areas (air, water, waste, sustainability) at Lam Research’s Tualatin, Oregon location.

The impact you’ll make

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for the compliance and continual improvement of environmental programs for Tualatin Lam site, applying and implementing requirements from a systematic perspective and integrating them into Lam’s business culture. This includes management of Lam’s environmental regulatory compliance, environmental permits, programs, procedures, policies, and support of ISO14001 registration. This position performs a variety of work to ensure compliance through explanation of permit terms and regulatory obligations, recommendation of appropriate action to assure conformance to current and new regulatory requirements, support of operational activities to minimize pollution, oversee or manage projects, maintain, and improve the EHS management system. Collaborates with all departments and functions as necessary to ensure effective implementation of compliance and Tualatin sustainability activities.

What you’ll do

• Implement the environmental program including air emissions control, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, waste management, and sustainability. Responsible for all environmental programs, procedures, and permits.
• Obtain and manage all environmental related permits, including the development of operations compliance plans, chemical use and storage threshold monitoring, and legal registries.
• Submit regulatory permit monitoring reports, annual operating reports, and calculations as required to the regulatory agencies. Prepare submittals for applicable permit renewal applications.
• Manage agency inspections and community outreach. Ensure all community stakeholders, landlords, and agencies are notified as appropriate for environmental permits, spills and releases, emergency response drills, etc.
• Manage the waste program, including waste identification, waste characterization, handling, disposal and minimization.
• Maintain knowledge of local environmental regulations and monitor upcoming environmental legislation changes. Evaluate, interpret, and apply environmental laws, regulations and permits as it relates to the operation of the facility.
• Background in chemistry or environmental engineering with demonstrated ability to perform abatement efficiency, byproduct, release calculations, etc. Must have the ability to perform these calculations independently.
• Assists Lab Operations and other business units with management of change activities, including equipment and tool installation, process safety review and R&D chemical use approval, and pro-active prevention and management initiatives.
• Investigates any exceedances in wastewater and air emissions and assists with the development of containment and corrective action plans.
• Provides guidance to personnel to ensure understanding of environmental programs.
• Manages stack testing, monitoring, and other testing requirements. Must be able to perform sampling, as needed. Must have the ability to interpret data and develop action plans accordingly.
• Performs environmental inspections and audits.
• Supports ISO14001 certification and the internal assessment program.

Who we’re looking for

• 7-12 years of EHS experience in environmental engineering, environmental science, or environmental management. Semiconductor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or other related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment systems and air scrubber functions and operations.
• Prior experience with managing air emissions permits, wastewater treatment permits, stormwater management, and waste management.
• Knowledge of Federal and Oregon environmental regulations and requirements.
• Hazard risk assessment experience.
• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory, clean room, and construction environments.

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.

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.

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