Principal EH&S Specialist

Milpitas, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 150000 - 180000

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Principal EH&S Specialist at MKS Milpitas you will partner with Facilities Operations and R&D to develop and implement a world class EHS program with a focus on laser this role you will report to the Senior EHS Manager for the Americas.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Reviewing Safety Environmental and Health programs and procedures and modifying and updating as needed
Support laser safety initiatives at the site
Working with other MKS global groups to establish leading indicator programs and track their progress
Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and reporting requirements
Lead the site safety team
Oversee contractor support for waste handling EHS supply and equipment maintenance and heath monitoring
Serve as the site emergency response coordinator
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of Travel is required

Skills You Bring:

B.S. degree or higher in Safety Engineering Environmental field or related discipline
10 years of experience in EHS field
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills fostering effective collaboration across teams building strong relationships with stakeholders and conveying complex information clearly and professionally
Ability to interpret complex regulations and their application to an industrial site with a workforce of over 400
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health and safety functions within a manufacturing environment and the federal and state regulations
Incident investigation and corrective action identification skills
Environmental or OSHA related training such as HAZWOPER GHS etc. is desired

Preferred Skills:

CSP Certification
Laser Safety Officer Certification

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $150000 to $180000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by MKS it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in an amount to be determined by MKS or as applicable.

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage (medical dental and vision) 401(k) with company match life and disability insurance 12 paid holidays sick time 15 paid vacation days 6 weeks fully paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement and for participation in any stock programs signing bonus etc..

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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Required Experience:

Staff IC

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Principal EH&S Specialist at MKS Milpitas you will partner with Facilities Operations and R&D to develop and implement a world class EHS program with a focus on laser this role you will report to the Senior EHS Manager for the Americas.You Will Make an Impact By:Revie...

Reviewing Safety Environmental and Health programs and procedures and modifying and updating as needed
Support laser safety initiatives at the site
Working with other MKS global groups to establish leading indicator programs and track their progress
Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and reporting requirements
Lead the site safety team
Oversee contractor support for waste handling EHS supply and equipment maintenance and heath monitoring
Serve as the site emergency response coordinator
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of Travel is required