What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Lead position at Walden Robotics?
Position Summary
We're looking for an EH&S Lead to bring in-house ownership to our environmental, health, and safety program. This role covers both traditional workplace safety and compliance (OSHA and general industry standards) and the specialized programs that come with building robots — lithium-ion battery handling, fabrication and machine shop safety, and related hazardous work. You'll be the connective tissue between our technical teams, Facilities, and our external EH&S consultant, translating regulatory guidance into practical programs that keep our people safe as we grow.
Core Responsibilities
Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hello@waldenrobotics.com.
Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.
At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.
We're looking for an EH&S Lead to bring in-house ownership to our environmental, health, and safety program. This role covers both traditional workplace safety and compliance (OSHA and general industry standards) and the specialized programs that come with building robots — lithium-ion battery handling, fabrication and machine shop safety, and related hazardous work. You'll be the connective tissue between our technical teams, Facilities, and our external EH&S consultant, translating regulatory guidance into practical programs that keep our people safe as we grow.
Core Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day EH&S compliance, including OSHA record keeping, required reporting, and general industry safety standards
- Develop and manage safety programs specific to robotics and hardware work, including lithium-ion battery handling, storage, and disposal, and fabrication/machine shop safety
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical/engineering stakeholders, Facilities, and our external EH&S consultant
- Conduct regular workplace safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections
- Manage incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action tracking
- Develop and deliver safety training, including onboarding safety training and equipment- or materials-specific training for hazardous work
- Partner with Facilities on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and ergonomics
- Translate guidance from our external EH&S consultant into actionable, day-to-day programs, escalating complex or regulatory matters as needed
- Support permitting and inspection needs related to hazardous materials storage as the company scales
- 7 years of experience in an EH&S role, ideally within a hardware, robotics, manufacturing, or lab environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards
- Experience with hazardous materials programs; familiarity with lithium-ion battery safety or similar energy storage/chemical handling strongly preferred
- Comfortable working independently and prioritizing across compliance work and program development, with the ability to scale engagement hours as needs grow
- Strong communicator, able to work effectively with both technical/engineering stakeholders and operational teams
- Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
- Experience in a fabrication or machine shop environment
Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hello@waldenrobotics.com.
Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.
At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.