Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight.
Extensive knowledge of laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1), cleanroom classification (ISO 14644), and EHS standards.
Experience implementing EHS systems globally across multiple sites and countries.
Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO).
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Responsibilities
Design and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety and cleanroom operations.
Serve as the Laser Safety Officer or oversee site LSOs to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvements across all operations.
Lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations in high-risk areas.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to incorporate safety and cleanroom impacts into process changes.
Implement cleanroom contamination control programs and gowning protocols.
Train employees and management on EHS and laser safety best practices.
Monitor and report EHS performance indicators and compliance status to executive leadership.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety culture.
Opportunities for professional development and growth in EHS leadership.
Engagement in innovative and cutting-edge technology fields.
Involvement in corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Global Senior EHS Manager is responsible for leading and advancing IPG's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across global operations, with a specialized focus on laser safety, cleanroom protocols, and high-tech manufacturing environments. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements industry-leading practices for cleanroom environments and Class 3B/4 laser systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644).
Serve as the company's Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards.
Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations.
Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials.
Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts.
Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence.
Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization.
Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership.
Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building.
Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight.
U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries.
Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO).
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Preferred Attributes:
Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation.
Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems.
Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies.
About IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets. IPG Photonics' diverse lines of low, medium and high-power lasers and amplifiers are used in materials processing, communications, entertainment, medical, biotechnology, scientific and advanced applications.
