EHS Engineer

Overview

Nokia is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support EHS operations across its California manufacturing sites in Sunnyvale and San Jose. You will report to the Site EHS Engineer and assist in a wide range of EHS-related activities, including data collection, safety inspections, and coordination with contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies. You will also serve as a key point of communication between the two sites, ensuring alignment and consistency in EHS practices.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment for employees working in semiconductor manufacturing, development labs, and office settings. This role requires a strong on-site presence (5 days per week) to support ongoing operations at facilities that run 24/7. Flexibility is essential, as occasional after-hours response may be required to address urgent EHS matters.

• Maintain EHS standards across the Sunnyvale and San Jose manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA and Cal-OSHA).
• Collaborate with site leadership, employees, contractors, and external stakeholders to identify risks, implement safety initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in environmental and workplace safety performance.
• Environmental responsibilities: manage hazardous waste (storage, tracking, reporting, regulatory compliance); oversee chemical safety programs (handling, storage, emergency planning); support and audit the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS); monitor/perform hygiene assessments.
• Safety responsibilities: implement OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements; lead and support Emergency Management and Response activities; participate in incident investigations and perform root cause analysis; perform routine site safety inspections; monitor and control hazardous chemical usage; lead and manage onsite Emergency Response Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Experience in EHS roles in telecommunications, semiconductor processing facility, or similar operations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and drive safety improvements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead initiatives and work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Work collaboratively within a team environment, providing support and acting as a delegate when needed
• Participate in EHS and business unit meetings, forums, and discussions
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports on Environmental, Health & Safety performance (internal and external)

Benefits in the US include:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate(s) identified.