EH&S Lead | Robotics

Title:
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Lead
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Salary: $180,000-$200,000

Why the EH&S Lead opportunity?

The Company: A venture-backed robotics and advanced technology company developing next-generation intelligent automation solutions.

The Objective: As the EH&S Lead, you will take ownership of environmental, health, and safety programs across a rapidly growing hardware and robotics organization. You'll build scalable safety processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and create a culture where safety enables innovation.

The Impact: This is a highly visible role that partners closely with engineering, facilities, and operations teams. You'll have the opportunity to shape EH&S strategy from the ground up while supporting cutting-edge robotics development in a fast-paced environment.

The EH&S Lead's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead day-to-day EH&S compliance efforts, including OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage safety programs related to robotics, hardware development, lithium-ion battery handling, fabrication, and machine shop operations.
• Conduct workplace audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
• Investigate incidents and near misses while driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, onboarding content, and specialized hazardous work instruction.
• Partner with facilities and operational leaders on emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and ergonomics initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams and external EH&S resources.
• Support hazardous materials management, storage, permitting, and inspection readiness as the organization scales.
• Build practical, scalable EH&S processes that support continued growth and innovation.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience within robotics, high-tech manufacturing, and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.
• Experience managing hazardous materials programs.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining lithium-ion battery storage and safety programs, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Ability to work independently while balancing compliance responsibilities and strategic program development.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and training programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or similar certification.
• Experience supporting fabrication shops, machine shops, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience building or scaling EH&S programs within a high-growth organization.

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