Safety Engineer III - (E3)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Job Posting Title: Safety Engineer III

Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Key Responsibilities

• Position will report to the Arques campus manager of EHS responsible for operations in Sunnyvale, CA.  Position will work closely with site management in RD&E and other EHS staff to drive environmental, safety and health programs, ensure regulatory compliance and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensures proper investigations of accident / incidents conducted for EH&S events and drives corrective actions.
• Act as liaison with regulatory authorities for safety requirements.
• Track and trend EH&S related legislation and take appropriate action to comply with requirements.  Communicates EH&S issues to all necessary management and employees. Generates necessary reports and documentation. Lead the investigation into accidents and provide feedback to relevant parties for corrective action.
• Review and report EH&S progress and performance for assigned site/function.
• Ensures compliance with required codes, standards, and regulations.  Manage metrics and reporting.
• Oversee accident / incident investigations and analyze pertinent data. Documents results.
• Performs a wide range of health and safety compliance duties including equipment and facility permitting, compliance auditing, management of change and chemical authorization approvals, record keeping and reporting, liaison with the local authorities.
• Ensure environmental, health and safety programs and management systems are in place and effective to minimize the risks to employees, the environment and the community.  Some of the Key Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the site include:
  • New chemical review
  • Management of Change (MoC)
  • Review of abatement systems
  • Hazard Communication
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Control of Hazardous Energies
  • Confined Space
  • Working at Heights
  • Accident/Incident Investigation
  • Design Review for tool installation
  • Code Review: Fire and Building

• Ensures compliance with required environmental, health and safety, fire code and building codes, standards and regulations.  Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities.
• Ensure proper investigations of environmental, health and safety incidents conducted for EH&S events and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Review and report environmental, health and safety progress and performance for assigned site/function based on established EH&S metrics to site management.
• Ensures that specific projects assigned are completed as planned to meet EH&S goals. Provides management with updates and escalation on projects/programs.  Maintain communication channel with site/location functions.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding environmental, health and safety issues
• Provide technical guidance on environmental, health and safety issues to the site manufacturing and engineering organizations and contribute to the development of site-wide EH&S standards and procedures.
• Participate in the emergency response team and may involve after-hour response.
• Develops and conducts employee EH&S training.
• Familiar with Benchmark Gensuite or similar safety reporting systems for incident management, site compliance and regulatory tracking.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required. 

Other Requirements:

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room and other industrial spaces, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to wear PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection, fall protection.

Must be able to walk/stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.

Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.

Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (powered industrial trucks, building alarms).

Must be able to rapidly respond to emergencies.

Must be capable of assisting others during evacuations.

Must be able to see/recognize and respond to dangerous situations.

Working Conditions:

This position may require long periods of desk and computer work.

Working indoors and outdoors to support internal customers.

Excessive heat/cold based on outdoor climate.

Working around moving vehicles/objects.

Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment.

Working in close proximity to others.

Working in and around equipment with electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Working in proximity to loud equipment/systems/alarms.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to travel 10% of time.

Communicate on Microsoft Teams on and off video.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to