Safety Engineer IV

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Safety Engineer IV in Tokyo. The role covers one or more EH&S disciplines such as occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, product safety, lab safety and sustainability, and involves developing standards, evaluating new technologies and managing safety-related projects.

Key responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise in one or more safety engineering disciplines and develop new standards, policies and procedures, including for new substances with no prior analysis.
• Evaluate the introduction of new technologies and their interaction with other systems, and stay up to date with research and industry trends.
• Develop and implement programs to minimize risk to employees, customers and the environment, and serve in one or more EH&S functions (product, site, lab, field service, environmental, ergonomics, etc.).
• Coordinate safety aspects of operations and engineering internally, with customers and partners, and act as an industry expert giving input to company standards and possibly interfacing with government agencies.
• Perform product and system safety analysis, investigate accidents and specify corrective actions, and manage third-party product safety tool assessments.
• Prepare reports, evaluate concept and feasibility studies, and ensure products meet safety requirements at shipment.
• Administer EH&S safety training programs and evaluate work methods, design requirements and policies.

Required profile

• Depth and breadth of expertise in a specialized EH&S discipline, with advanced knowledge of standards and policies.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices, and to lead functional teams or projects.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others.
• Willingness to stand for long periods, walk, work in tight spaces and lift, and to wear clean-room PPE such as coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, codes and standards in the EH&S discipline.
• Use of 8D, FMEA, PHA and other investigation and assessment methods.
• Ability to lead groups through technical expertise and to report safety status to the EH&S team and business groups.

The position is full time, with travel of about 20% of the time and relocation eligibility. It is open to qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.