What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Safety and Health Engineer position at Microchip Technology Inc.?
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Job Description
Microchip has an opportunity for a Principal Engineer-Safety (Principal Safety and Health Engineer) in the Environmental, Health and Safety department at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This position will also provide occasional support to our site in Bend, Oregon.
The Principal Safety and Health Engineer leads all aspects of risk-based safety and industrial health programs, serving as the primary contact for compliance and regulatory agency interactions. The position requires expertise in safety regulations and experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive industries.
This position will also assist in leading the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT). The Principal Safety and Health Engineer works in fabrication, industrial, and administrative settings, performing both administrative tasks (technical writing, data analysis) and fieldwork (inspections, spill response).
Collaboration with Environmental, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams is essential to implement procedures and training aligned with Microchip policies. Building effective relationships with management, employees, community representatives, and regulators is key.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Dust or gases, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
Able to lift, push, pull 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 30%; stand 30%; walk 40%
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip has an opportunity for a Principal Engineer-Safety (Principal Safety and Health Engineer) in the Environmental, Health and Safety department at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This position will also provide occasional support to our site in Bend, Oregon.
The Principal Safety and Health Engineer leads all aspects of risk-based safety and industrial health programs, serving as the primary contact for compliance and regulatory agency interactions. The position requires expertise in safety regulations and experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive industries.
This position will also assist in leading the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT). The Principal Safety and Health Engineer works in fabrication, industrial, and administrative settings, performing both administrative tasks (technical writing, data analysis) and fieldwork (inspections, spill response).
Collaboration with Environmental, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams is essential to implement procedures and training aligned with Microchip policies. Building effective relationships with management, employees, community representatives, and regulators is key.
Essential Functions
- Drive safety and health performance and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Oversee development, planning, and implementation of safety and health programs, including OSHA policies and prevention initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.
- Manage safety committee meetings and participate in corporate safety/health initiatives.
- Develop and deliver required safety training across all facility levels.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure facility and employee safety.
- Lead and participate in ERT and MERT activities, including training and procedure implementation.
- Communicate safety-related events and updates to management, ensuring root causes and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
- Track nonconformance and employee-reported issues to completion.
- Lead hazard identification, evaluation, control, and risk assessments.
- Manage safety and industrial hygiene equipment and perform monitoring as needed.
- Flex schedule to support 24/7 operations, including occasional nights and weekends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including Oregon OSHA and NFPA.
- Expertise in safety and health management, including OSHA provisions, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, ergonomics, emergency response, fire protection, and construction safety.
- Ability to apply safety, health, and regulatory knowledge to business decisions and develop implementation plans.
- Strong change management, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams and run effective meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field.
- 8 years of safety and health experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- CIH, CSP, PE, or other relevant certifications.
- Able to lift, push, pull 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 30%; stand 30%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, thinking, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.
- Must be able to pass a Physical and Respirator Fit Test
- Must maintain physical requirements for wearing SCBA full face mask level
- Must be able to work at heights (cat walks, ladders, roof, tanks…)
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Dust or gases, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
Able to lift, push, pull 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 30%; stand 30%; walk 40%
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
