Senior EHS Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States, supporting additional J&J sites in California and requiring up to 10% domestic travel.

Salary: $90,850–$146,797.50 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops medical technologies, including robotic and digital surgery solutions, to improve patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead EHS compliance monitoring programs and support the EHS Management System for Santa Clara and other California sites.
• Provide technical expertise across ergonomics, contractor safety, machine safety, risk assessment, Management of Change, Lock Out Tag Out, emergency preparedness, and related programs.
• Develop and maintain EHS programs covering hazardous materials, chemical inventory, confined spaces, fire prevention, biosafety, laboratory safety, radiation and laser safety, and warehouse safety.
• Perform workplace and machine-safety risk assessments, job safety analyses, routine assessments, audits, and self-assessments.
• Partner with site leadership to implement CAPA processes, address deficiencies, and maintain federal, state, local, and company EHS compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate interactions with inspectors, auditors, regulatory agencies, and corporate offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree; EHS, engineering, science, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with strong occupational safety expertise.
• Experience with machine safety, Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out, Management of Change, and workplace EHS risk controls.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory issues, recommend actions, and collaborate with local and multi-site EHS resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations; up to 10% domestic travel required.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing or R&D experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EHS Management Systems and certification.
• Certifications such as CMSE, CIH, CHMM, CSP, or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in air, water, hazardous and medical waste, chemical handling, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across site functions, leadership teams, and global EHS resources.
• Opportunity to contribute to medical robotics and digital surgery technologies.
• Inclusive work environment focused on employee safety, sustainability, and professional collaboration.
• Full-time employment with Johnson & Johnson.