Environmental Health & Safety Lead

Walden Robotics, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company equity

Company-subsidized insurance programs

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Daily lunch

Job summary

Walden Robotics, Inc. is seeking an EH&S Lead to own the environmental, health, and safety program in-house.

This role covers OSHA compliance, general industry safety standards, and the specialized hazards of robotics hardware, lithium-ion batteries, fabrication, and machine shop safety. You will partner with Technical teams and Facilities, conduct safety audits and incident investigations, deliver training, and translate guidance from our external EH&S consultant into practical programs as the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in EH&S in hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or lab environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.
• Experience with hazardous materials programs; lithium-ion battery safety preferred.
• Ability to work independently and scale engagement hours as needs grow.
• Strong communication with technical/engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day EH&S compliance, including OSHA record keeping and reporting.
• Develop safety programs specific to robotics and hardware work, incl. battery handling and shop safety.
• Serve as liaison between engineering, Facilities, and external EH&S consultant.
• Conduct workplace safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections.
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action tracking.
• Develop and deliver safety training for onboarding and equipment-specific topics.
• Partner with Facilities on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, ergonomics.
• Translate external consultant guidance into actionable programs.
• Support permitting and inspection needs related to hazardous materials storage.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Hazardous materials handling

Safety program development

Workplace safety audits

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lithium-ion battery safety

Technical communication

Education

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

Job description

We're looking for an EH&S Lead to bring in-house ownership to our environmental, health, and safety program. This role covers both traditional workplace safety and compliance (OSHA and general industry standards) and the specialized programs that come with building robots — lithium-ion battery handling, fabrication and machine shop safety, and related hazardous work. You'll be the connective tissue between our technical teams, Facilities, and our external EH&S consultant, translating regulatory guidance into practical programs that keep our people safe as we grow.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day EH&S compliance, including OSHA record keeping, required reporting, and general industry safety standards
• Develop and manage safety programs specific to robotics and hardware work, including lithium-ion battery handling, storage, and disposal, and fabrication/machine shop safety
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical/engineering stakeholders, Facilities, and our external EH&S consultant
• Conduct regular workplace safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections
• Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action tracking
• Develop and deliver safety training, including onboarding safety training and equipment- or materials-specific training for hazardous work
• Partner with Facilities on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and ergonomics
• Translate guidance from our external EH&S consultant into actionable, day-to-day programs, escalating complex or regulatory matters as needed
• Support permitting and inspection needs related to hazardous materials storage as the company scales

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in an EH&S role, ideally within a hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or lab environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards
• Experience with hazardous materials programs; familiarity with lithium-ion battery safety or similar energy storage/chemical handling strongly preferred
• Comfortable working independently and prioritizing across compliance work and program development, with the ability to scale engagement hours as needs grow
• Strong communicator, able to work effectively with both technical/engineering stakeholders and operational teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• Experience in a fabrication or machine shop environment

Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program, including salary, annual cash bonus, company equity, company-subsidized insurance programs, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, daily lunch, and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.

At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world‑class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.