STEM OPT EHS Manager Jobs
EHS Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in environmental science, occupational health, engineering, or a related CIP-coded STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on the 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to build your compliance career in the U.S.
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EHS Engineer
Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars.
Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring an Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer. This role will contribute to the effective management of the environmental, health and safety program at Axcelis’ semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility in Beverly. This individual will work closely with the site EHS team to collaboratively implement and support the EHS program through completion of assigned projects and management of assigned focus areas.
Responsibilities:
- Support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 EHS Management System through management of selected program elements, documentation, auditing and corrective actions.
- Review and revise EHS policies and procedures.
- Review new activities, process changes, and experiments to determine potential for any EHS related issues and eliminate or reduce the chance of injury, illness and adverse environmental impacts.
- Conduct/monitors daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections and recommend improvements to the EHS committee.
- Develop site specific training and assist with the management of on-line training curriculum via LMS, maintain training records.
- Manage Axcelis’ Hazard Communication Program, including maintenance of written program, SDS management, chemical and facilities labeling, and new chemical review and approval.
- Conduct comprehensive EHS incident/near miss investigations, determine root cause and make recommendations for corrective and preventative actions.
- Conduct and document Risk Assessments for plant operations.
- Qualify newly installed tools for use of Toxic Gas through hookup and testing of Toxic Gas Management systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or a minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required (this may include internships).
- A Bachelors degree in an Environmental Health and Safety related discipline is preferred.
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in the course of communications.
- Must have excellent computer skills in applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Candidate must have the ability to use document control, and case management software systems.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$60,812.80 - $91,219.20
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).
JOB DESCRIPTION
EHS Engineer
Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars.
Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring an Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer. This role will contribute to the effective management of the environmental, health and safety program at Axcelis’ semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility in Beverly. This individual will work closely with the site EHS team to collaboratively implement and support the EHS program through completion of assigned projects and management of assigned focus areas.
Responsibilities:
- Support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 EHS Management System through management of selected program elements, documentation, auditing and corrective actions.
- Review and revise EHS policies and procedures.
- Review new activities, process changes, and experiments to determine potential for any EHS related issues and eliminate or reduce the chance of injury, illness and adverse environmental impacts.
- Conduct/monitors daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections and recommend improvements to the EHS committee.
- Develop site specific training and assist with the management of on-line training curriculum via LMS, maintain training records.
- Manage Axcelis’ Hazard Communication Program, including maintenance of written program, SDS management, chemical and facilities labeling, and new chemical review and approval.
- Conduct comprehensive EHS incident/near miss investigations, determine root cause and make recommendations for corrective and preventative actions.
- Conduct and document Risk Assessments for plant operations.
- Qualify newly installed tools for use of Toxic Gas through hookup and testing of Toxic Gas Management systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or a minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required (this may include internships).
- A Bachelors degree in an Environmental Health and Safety related discipline is preferred.
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in the course of communications.
- Must have excellent computer skills in applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Candidate must have the ability to use document control, and case management software systems.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$60,812.80 - $91,219.20
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an EHS Manager
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Environmental science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety engineering degrees typically qualify, but the program name alone doesn't confirm eligibility, the CIP code does.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance in the interview process. You can also check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. An unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, no matter how strong the offer.
Target regulated industries with compliance hiring mandates
Prioritize EHS Manager openings at manufacturers, chemical producers, and construction firms subject to OSHA and EPA reporting requirements. These industries hire EHS professionals continuously due to regulatory obligations, making them more likely to sponsor work authorization than companies where EHS is an ad-hoc function.
Build your I-983 training plan around EHS competencies
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to write an I-983 that maps your EHS duties, incident investigation, regulatory compliance audits, safety training programs, to specific learning objectives from your STEM degree. A vague training plan invites SEVP scrutiny and can jeopardize your extension.
Search Migrate Mate for verified STEM OPT employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter EHS Manager roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts the research time of manually vetting companies and surfaces roles where your work authorization is already understood by the hiring team.
Address cap-gap timing with your offer letter dates
If your OPT EAD expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending on your behalf, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30. Negotiate your EHS Manager start date with this window in mind and confirm your employer understands that your authorization continues automatically during that period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT as an EHS Manager?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List by its CIP code. Degrees in environmental science, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, civil engineering, and related STEM fields commonly qualify. Your degree title alone isn't determinative, confirm the CIP code with your DSO before applying for the 24-month extension through USCIS.
Is the E-Verify requirement mandatory for all EHS Manager employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Yes. Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, without exception. This applies regardless of company size, industry, or whether they have hired OPT students before. If an employer isn't enrolled, they cannot lawfully employ you on the 24-month extension, and you'd need to work only during your initial 12-month OPT period instead.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an EHS Manager role?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day EHS duties to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For an EHS Manager, that means documenting tasks like conducting OSHA compliance audits, developing hazard communication programs, analyzing incident data, and training employees on safety protocols. Both you and your employer must sign the form, and your DSO must authorize the extension before you begin.
How do I find EHS Manager jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter EHS Manager roles by employers with E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT hiring experience. Focusing on regulated industries, manufacturing, chemicals, utilities, and construction, also helps, since these sectors employ EHS professionals under ongoing regulatory mandates and are more familiar with work authorization requirements than companies where EHS is a secondary function.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer applies for an H-1B on my behalf?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap, it's automatic under USCIS regulations. Confirm with your DSO that your SEVIS record reflects the cap-gap status before your EAD expiration date.