Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80,000–$85,000/year

Bonus:5% Annual Bonus

Experience: 1–3 Years

Work Authorization: Open to candidates requiring sponsorship or OPT transfer

Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support environmental, health, and safety programs at a manufacturing facility in Milpitas, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career EHS professional with 1–3 years of experience who is looking to continue developing within a hands-on manufacturing environment. The position will work closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and other internal teams to promote a safe workplace and maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Candidates from a variety of manufacturing and industrial backgrounds will be considered. Experience within a specific industry or product environment is not required.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs and policies.

- Conduct routine facility inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.

- Partner with operations, engineering, facilities, and other departments to address workplace safety concerns.

- Support compliance with applicable OSHA and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

- Assist with workplace incident and accident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.

- Maintain and compile required EHS documentation, records, metrics, and reports.

- Support OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, including OSHA 300 logs.

- Conduct and coordinate employee safety training covering company policies, emergency procedures, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements.

- Review new equipment, machinery, and processes to help identify potential safety hazards and appropriate controls.

- Assist with programs involving PPE, ergonomics, hazardous materials, chemical safety, fire prevention, and industrial hygiene.

- Interface with outside vendors, contractors, and engineering teams regarding workplace health and safety requirements.

- Participate in environmental and industrial hygiene activities, including air-quality or exposure assessments as needed.

- Help promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

- 1–3 years of professional EHS, environmental, occupational safety, or related experience.

- General knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.

- Experience supporting EHS programs within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similar environment preferred.

- Experience with OSHA 300 logs and injury/illness recordkeeping is a plus.

- Exposure to incident investigations, safety audits, corrective actions, or employee safety training is preferred.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to identify workplace hazards and assist in developing practical corrective actions.

- Candidates from a broad range of industries and technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Life insurance

- Short-term and long-term disability

- Matching 401(k) contributions

- Vacation and paid sick time

- Tuition reimbursement

This position offers an opportunity to build broad EHS experience within a large-scale manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced safety, engineering, and operations professionals.