Senior Specialist II, EHS

Job Description Summary

ASM is seeking an EHS Engineer to help support a safe and sustainable workplace in the semiconductor equipment industry, primarily based at the Second Technology Center (TC2). In this role, you will work closely with the Senior EHS Manager to support EHS activities at the Tama and TC2 sites and help create an environment where employees, contractors, and visitors can work safely and confidently. You will also collaborate with Field EHS supporting domestic field service operations and provide EHS support to other sites in Japan as needed. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, facilities, field service, chemical safety, or occupational health and safety are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have direct semiconductor industry experience. Working with the Global EHS team and local stakeholders, you will contribute to practical, site-based EHS systems beyond compliance, including risk assessments, pre-installation and change reviews, chemical use reviews, tool installation reviews, training, audits, incident response, and continuous improvement.

 

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, science, chemistry, environmental health and safety, or a related field.
• Practical experience in EHS or occupational health and safety in manufacturing, semiconductor-related operations, equipment service, facility management, design, or development environments.
• Experience in semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or other high-tech manufacturing environments is preferred but not required.
• Experience with chemical safety, hazardous materials, specialty gases, risk assessments, installation reviews, or incident response is preferred; experience with highly hazardous chemicals is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Japanese environmental regulations, or occupational health and safety requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including operations teams, management functions, and global teams.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across functions and levels and proactively contribute to improving the safety culture.
• Ability to identify issues based on site conditions and data, and propose and drive practical improvement actions.
• Willingness to learn new knowledge, adapt to change, and grow independently.
• Ability to work proactively, prioritize effectively, and remain flexible in a fast-changing business environment.
• EHS-related qualifications such as Health Officer, Safety Officer, Occupational Safety Consultant, ISO auditor, or equivalent certifications are welcome but not required. Candidates who do not currently hold a Health Officer qualification are expected to obtain it after joining, with company support as appropriate.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As an EHS Engineer at ASM, primarily based at TC2, you will support activities to improve safety and environmental performance at the Tama and TC2 sites while developing your EHS expertise through hands-on experience.
• Work with the Senior EHS Manager to support and promote occupational health, safety, and environmental management activities at the Tama and TC2 sites.
• Collaborate with Field EHS supporting domestic field service operations and provide support for EHS activities and site improvements at other locations as needed.
• Support compliance with applicable Japanese regulations, including the Industrial Safety and Health Act, Fire Service Act, and environmental laws, and contribute to stable business operations and risk reduction.
• If qualified, serve as the Health Officer for TC2 and support health and safety management activities required under Japanese regulations; if not already qualified, work toward obtaining the Health Officer qualification after joining.
• Provide EHS guidance, site checks, and improvement support so that employees, contractors, and visitors can work safely and confidently.
• Monitor changes in regulations, internal standards, and customer requirements, and provide practical recommendations to management and relevant functions based on EHS expertise.
• Work with operations and administrative teams to help resolve health and safety issues rooted in day-to-day site activities.
• Use EHS metrics, audit results, and incident information to drive improvement activities for risk reduction and stronger EHS performance.
• Develop and maintain programs and procedures related to chemicals, hazardous materials, waste, and environmental management, and support proper implementation at each site.
• Promote the development and implementation of safe work plans, procedures, training, and management systems based on Japanese regulations, SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International) standards, ASM Global procedures, and customer requirements.
• Identify potential risks early through risk assessments, work procedure reviews, and site checks, and link them to practical improvements.
• Support pre-introduction reviews for equipment, including Management of Change (MoC), to identify EHS risks associated with new equipment or changes and help develop necessary safety controls.
• Support Chemical Approval Request reviews to evaluate risks, regulatory requirements, storage conditions, and handling requirements for chemicals, specialty gases, and hazardous materials.
• Support tool installation reviews, to verify EHS requirements, layout, utilities, work safety, and emergency response considerations before and after installation.
• Support continuous improvement of EHS performance through audits and site walkthroughs.
• Collaborate with overseas sites and Global EHS members to deploy best practices across sites in Japan.
• Communicate EHS issues, risks, and improvement proposals clearly, gaining stakeholder understanding and cooperation to move improvements forward.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of emergency response plans for earthquakes, typhoons, fires, chemical leaks, and other potential emergencies.
• Contribute to raising individual safety awareness and strengthening the safety culture through safety training and awareness activities.
• In the event of an incident, help prevent recurrence and share lessons learned through initial response, root cause investigation, corrective and preventive action planning, and follow-up.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - We welcome candidates who can apply their EHS expertise to connect site operations with management and Japan activities with global initiatives, while proactively contributing to a safe and sustainable workplace.

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms, facilities, and chemical or gas handling.
• Ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communicate positively while staying close to site operations.
• English communication skills for emails, meetings, and document preparation with overseas members are preferred; TOEIC score of around 700 or equivalent English proficiency is a helpful guideline, not a strict requirement.
• Ability to view change positively and respond flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify the root of issues and propose and drive practical improvements based on data and input from site teams.
• Ability to involve stakeholders across functions, build alignment, and lead improvement activities.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing environment where situations, direction, and strategy may evolve.
• Experience in environments handling chemicals, hazardous materials, or specialty gases is preferred; candidates who are willing to learn and develop in this area are also welcome.
• Interest in developing EHS expertise in a global environment and contributing to the safety culture of ASM.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Health Officer qualification is preferred; candidates who do not already hold the qualification are expected to obtain it after joining. Other EHS-related qualifications such as Safety Officer, Licensed Hazardous Materials Handler, ISO 14001/ISO 45001-related qualification, or equivalent certification are also welcome.

 

Travel

• Domestic and international travel may be required.