ON Semiconductor

Staff Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

ON Semiconductor • $114K — $193K *
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent)
  • 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-hazard industrial facilities
  • Proven knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 regulations
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Experience in structured, data-supported problem solving
  • Proficiency in making risk-based decisions supported by data and technical rationale
  • Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as technical authority and risk owner for EHS in semiconductor manufacturing and construction activities.
  • Partner with operations leadership to identify and assess EHS risks and challenge unsafe practices.
  • Lead data-driven investigations of incidents and near misses, utilizing structured methodologies.
  • Oversee semiconductor tools' safety during installation, modification, and decommissioning according to industry standards.
  • Contribute to construction safety and ensure effective contractor oversight for various high-risk activities.
  • Ensure continuous compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards as well as OSHA regulations.
  • Direct regulatory compliance assurance, focusing on system performance rather than mere adherence to checklists.
  • Analyze EHS data to identify risks proactively, focusing on preventive measures over reactive responses.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee-focused initiatives including professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance through flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Job Description

onsemi is seeking a highly technical, self-directed Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join the EHS team at our East Fishkill semiconductor manufacturing facility. This role is intended for an experienced EHS professional with demonstrated ownership of high-hazard operations, semiconductor tools, construction activities, and regulatory compliance systems.

The successful candidate will independently assess risk, challenge assumptions, apply structured problem solving, and influence outcomes across engineering, facilities, and operations using data, technical expertise, and standards-based judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical authority and risk owner for EHS within semiconductor manufacturing, facilities, and construction activities.
  • Independently partner with engineering, facilities, and operations leadership on a weekly cadence to:
    • Identify emerging EHS risks
    • Challenge unsafe designs or practices
    • Establish measurable corrective actions tied to site KPIs
  • Lead complex incident investigations, high-potential near-miss reviews, and significant non-conformances using structured, data-driven problem-solving methodologies (e.g., fault tree, barrier analysis, trend analysis).
  • Own EHS oversight of semiconductor tool installation, modification, qualification, and decommissioning, ensuring:
    • Practical application of SEMI S2 requirements
    • Alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
    • Integration of engineering controls at design and pre-task phases
  • Serve as a lead contributor for construction safety, contractor oversight, and Energy Control, Confined Space, Hot Work, and chemical/gas system risk management.
  • Maintain continuous audit-ready compliance for:
    • ISO 14001
    • ISO 45001
    • OSHA
  • Direct the site's regulatory compliance assurance process, moving beyond checklist compliance to system performance and effectiveness.
  • Analyze EHS data and trends to proactively identify systemic risk and drive prevention-not just response.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in engineering-based and behavioral risk reduction, holding stakeholders accountable for timely, effective corrective action.
  • Prepare and submit technically accurate EHS reports and permit documentation, defending assumptions and methodologies when challenged.
  • Represent the site during regulatory inspections, technical discussions, and enforcement-related inquiries with confidence and credibility.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent).
  • 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in:
    • Semiconductor manufacturing environments or
    • High-hazard industrial facilities with complex tools, chemical systems, and construction activity
  • Proven, hands-on working knowledge of:
    • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
    • OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Work independently with minimal direction
    • Apply structured, data-supported problem solving
    • Influence engineering and operations leaders without positional authority
  • Experience making risk-based decisions and defending them using standards, data, and technical rationale.
  • Limited travel, as required, for company business.

Salary: onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is$114,000 to $193,700 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of the internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf

About ON Semiconductor

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Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$234.2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ
ON
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