Health Safety Environment Engineer Internships
Health safety environment engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing real compliance and risk programs, mentorship from working HSE engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Science & Research and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with Allan Myers, ABB, and ASM among the employers posting roles now.
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
EHS Intern
Ready to shape what’s next at ASM?
At ASM, innovation starts with people and is supported by a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. As an EHS Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives within a global semiconductor technology company.
You will work alongside experienced EHS professionals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to meaningful projects that help protect our employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment.
Position Summary
The EHS Intern will support our Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship provides an opportunity to learn how EHS management systems operate within a fast-paced, high-tech environment while gaining exposure to local regulations, corporate policies, ISO standards, and semiconductor industry requirements.
Through project-based assignments, the intern will assist with workplace inspections, EHS documentation, data analysis, training materials, environmental programs, and employee safety initiatives. The intern will also have opportunities to collaborate with site, regional, and global teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s EHS Management System.
- Assist with facility inspections and audits to identify potential safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Help document inspection findings, track corrective actions, and follow up with responsible teams.
- Support the development and organization of EHS procedures, communications, and training materials.
- Assist with the collection, review, and analysis of EHS performance data and metrics.
- Help identify trends and opportunities to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
- Support incident reporting and investigation documentation under the guidance of the EHS team.
- Assist with environmental programs related to hazardous materials, waste management, and emergency preparedness.
- Support regulatory and permit-related documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
- Participate in safety campaigns, awareness activities, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Assist with projects supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional, regional, and global teams to learn and share EHS best practices.
- Complete an internship project or presentation that addresses an identified EHS opportunity or business need.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in:
- Environmental Engineering
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Risk Management
- Environmental Science
- Business Management with an EHS-related focus
- Another relevant technical field
- Interest in beginning a career in Environmental, Health, and Safety, manufacturing, or the semiconductor industry.
- Basic understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, risk management, or EHS management systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to organize information, manage assignments, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different teams, functions, and cultures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute new ideas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or academic projects related to occupational safety, environmental management, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, risk assessment, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with EHS regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Laboratory Safety and Security Management Act, etc.
- Awareness of international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or SEMI requirements.
- Experience analyzing data, developing reports, or creating presentations.
- Previous internship, laboratory, manufacturing, research, or project experience.
- Relevant EHS training, coursework, or certifications are a plus but are not required.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on EHS experience within the semiconductor technology industry.
- Exposure to EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, and international standards.
- Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
- Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, project-management, and communication skills.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced EHS professionals.
- A meaningful project that contributes to ASM’s safety and environmental goals.
Let’s Shape the Future, Together
At ASM, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow while helping create a safer and more sustainable workplace. Bring your curiosity, ideas, and passion for making a difference, and help us shape what’s next.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
EHS Intern
Ready to shape what’s next at ASM?
At ASM, innovation starts with people and is supported by a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. As an EHS Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives within a global semiconductor technology company.
You will work alongside experienced EHS professionals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to meaningful projects that help protect our employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment.
Position Summary
The EHS Intern will support our Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship provides an opportunity to learn how EHS management systems operate within a fast-paced, high-tech environment while gaining exposure to local regulations, corporate policies, ISO standards, and semiconductor industry requirements.
Through project-based assignments, the intern will assist with workplace inspections, EHS documentation, data analysis, training materials, environmental programs, and employee safety initiatives. The intern will also have opportunities to collaborate with site, regional, and global teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s EHS Management System.
- Assist with facility inspections and audits to identify potential safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Help document inspection findings, track corrective actions, and follow up with responsible teams.
- Support the development and organization of EHS procedures, communications, and training materials.
- Assist with the collection, review, and analysis of EHS performance data and metrics.
- Help identify trends and opportunities to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
- Support incident reporting and investigation documentation under the guidance of the EHS team.
- Assist with environmental programs related to hazardous materials, waste management, and emergency preparedness.
- Support regulatory and permit-related documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
- Participate in safety campaigns, awareness activities, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Assist with projects supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional, regional, and global teams to learn and share EHS best practices.
- Complete an internship project or presentation that addresses an identified EHS opportunity or business need.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in:
- Environmental Engineering
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Industrial Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Risk Management
- Environmental Science
- Business Management with an EHS-related focus
- Another relevant technical field
- Interest in beginning a career in Environmental, Health, and Safety, manufacturing, or the semiconductor industry.
- Basic understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, risk management, or EHS management systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to organize information, manage assignments, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different teams, functions, and cultures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute new ideas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or academic projects related to occupational safety, environmental management, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, risk assessment, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with EHS regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Laboratory Safety and Security Management Act, etc.
- Awareness of international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or SEMI requirements.
- Experience analyzing data, developing reports, or creating presentations.
- Previous internship, laboratory, manufacturing, research, or project experience.
- Relevant EHS training, coursework, or certifications are a plus but are not required.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on EHS experience within the semiconductor technology industry.
- Exposure to EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, and international standards.
- Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
- Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, project-management, and communication skills.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced EHS professionals.
- A meaningful project that contributes to ASM’s safety and environmental goals.
Let’s Shape the Future, Together
At ASM, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow while helping create a safer and more sustainable workplace. Bring your curiosity, ideas, and passion for making a difference, and help us shape what’s next.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Health Safety Environment Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Tips for Your Health Safety Environment Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in manufacturing, energy, and utilities recruit summer health safety environment engineer interns the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search in September or October puts you ahead of most applicants competing for the same structured openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for health safety environment engineer interns expect limited work history, so a documented portfolio substitutes for experience. Include hazard identification reports, job safety analyses, environmental compliance checklists, or incident investigation write-ups that show the tools and standards you applied. A concrete artifact gives recruiters something to evaluate beyond your GPA.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured HSE internship programs tied to your university, and professors with industry contacts often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts at the same time, since combining both channels reaches programs that never advertise on broad job listings.
Practice your technical interview out loud
Health safety environment engineer intern screens typically involve a scenario-based conversation, asking you to walk through a hazard assessment, an OSHA compliance question, or a root-cause analysis. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a safety problem as much as the conclusion you reach.
Health Safety Environment Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a health safety environment engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented safety audit, risk assessment write-up, or incident investigation report gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, and attend campus career fairs, where HSE recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a health safety environment engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for health safety environment engineer interns is consistent performance on real compliance and safety tasks, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made. Position yourself by treating every project seriously, without counting on a permanent role before the internship ends.
When should I apply for health safety environment engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers in manufacturing, energy, and construction recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch roles from both recruiting cycles.
Are health safety environment engineer internships paid?
Most professional health safety environment engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Smaller firms and nonprofit organizations occasionally offer unpaid or stipend-based arrangements, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a health safety environment engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For health safety environment engineer candidates, that means hazard identification reports, safety inspection checklists, emergency response plans, or environmental compliance assessments, with the tools or standards used clearly named. Add relevant coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get health safety environment engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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