Sr Fab Safety Eng, Center for Quantum Computing

The Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is on a mission to build a useful quantum computers. Central to this mission is our semiconductor fabrication clean room where microfabrication processes are used to produce superconducting qubit chips. We are seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to own and drive the safety program for our fabrication facility ensuring world-class safety performance while enabling rapid innovation and production throughput.

This is a high-visibility high-impact role where you will be the single-threaded owner of safety across all clean room operations from chemical handling and hazardous gas systems to tool safety interlocks and emergency response. You will partner closely with process engineers equipment engineers facilities teams and leadership to embed a culture of safety that scales with our growing fabrication capabilities.

In this role you wont just be maintaining safety youll be building the safety framework for a first-of-its-kind quantum device fabrication facility. This is a rare opportunity to shape safety culture from the ground up in an environment where world-class science meets world-class engineering. Your work will directly enable the teams pushing the boundaries of quantum computing.

Key job responsibilities
Own the Clean Room Safety Program: Develop and continuously improve the EHS program across all fab operations CVD PVD etch wet chemistry lithography and metrology.

Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management: Manage chemical hygiene plans hazardous gas monitoring and inventory controls for corrosives (HF H₂SO₄) solvents photoresists and specialty gases (BCl₃ Cl₂ SF₆ silane).

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA NFPA 318/70E Cal/OSHA EPA and local fire codes. Manage permits inspections and filings.

Risk Assessment: Conduct JHAs PHAs and MOC reviews for new tools process changes and chemical introductions.

Emergency Response: Develop and drill emergency procedures for chemical spills gas leaks fire and seismic events. Maintain all response equipment and PPE stations.

Tool & Equipment Safety: Partner with equipment engineers on safety interlocks LOTO procedures and maintenance of gas cabinets exhaust and abatement systems.

Training & Culture: Deliver safety training (onboarding refreshers chemical-specific PPE) and foster a culture of proactive hazard reporting.

Incident Management & Metrics: Lead RCA for all incidents and near-misses. Track and report safety KPIs to fab leadership.

Contractor Safety: Manage safety requirements for vendors and contractors including hot work and confined space permits

- 7 years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing production or service operations experience or Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- 3 years of demonstrating safety standards experience
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety & Health Industrial Hygiene Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering or a related field
- Experience conducting safety assessments/reviews (e.g. JHAs PHAs and MOC) in a manufacturing or laboratory setting
- Experience developing and delivering safety training programs
- 5 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication microelectronics manufacturing or comparable clean room environments

- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent professional certification
- Direct experience in a semiconductor fab (Class 100 / ISO 5 or better clean room environment)
- Experience with toxic gas monitoring systems gas cabinet safety and exhaust abatement systems
- Familiarity with SEMI S2/S8 equipment safety standards
- Experience implementing safety management systems (e.g. ISO 45001)
- Track record of driving safety culture change and achieving measurable improvements in safety metrics
- Experience working in a rapid-growth R&D environment where processes and equipment are frequently changing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Pasadena - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually