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Danaher
EHS Engineer
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What they do
A Health and Safety Engineer develops workplace processes and procedures that help prevent people from getting injured or sick on the job, and also prevent property from being damaged. Works in industrial and manufacturing settings. Evaluates systems for health risks and designs solutions to minimize risks.
$112,205 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world's most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The EHS Engineer is responsible for implementing and sustaining site Environmental, Health, and Safety programs that support regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and risk reduction. This role serves as a site-level EHS subject matter expert and partners with site leaders to strengthen safety culture, awareness, and accountability. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety and is part of the Environmental Health & Safety Department located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Implement and maintain site EHS compliance programs and management systems in alignment with regulatory and company requirements Assess workplace risks, monitor occupational exposures, and develop corrective actions and injury-prevention strategies using Danaher Business System risk assessment tools Lead or support EHS projects, site inspections, incident investigations, corrective-action closure, emergency preparedness activities, and EHS committee engagement Interpret Federal, state, and local EHS requirements; conduct regulatory audits; and deliver documented site-specific safety and environmental training Support environmental and sustainability programs and metrics, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste, life safety, spill prevention, chemical inventory, energy, waste reduction, and water stewardship The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience OR Master's degree in field with 0+ years of experience Working knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety requirements Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, assess risk, and develop practical corrective actions Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with strong working knowledge of