IPG Photonics
Job Summary
The Global Senior EHS Manager is responsible for leading and advancing IPG’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across global operations, with a specialized focus on laser safety, cleanroom protocols, and high-tech manufacturing environments. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements industry-leading practices for cleanroom environments and Class 3B/4 laser systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644)
Serve as the company’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards
Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations
Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials
Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts
Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence
Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization
Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership
Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building
Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting
Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight
Extensive knowledge of:
Laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, IEC 60825)
Cleanroom classification and control (ISO 14644)
U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries
Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Preferred Attributes
Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation
Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments
Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems
Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies
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Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644)
Serve as the company’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards
Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations
Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials
Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts
Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence
Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization
Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership
Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building
Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting
Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight
Extensive knowledge of:
Laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, IEC 60825)
Cleanroom classification and control (ISO 14644)
U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries
Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Preferred Attributes
Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation
Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments
Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems
Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies
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