Regional EH&S Systems Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Regional EH&S Systems Engineer supports the North America Business Services team and reports to the Regional Senior Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S). In this role, you'll lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EH&S management systems, processes, and databases that support safety, sustainability, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across the region.

You'll partner with cross-functional teams to support customer requests, sustainability initiatives, environmental programs, safety programs, training, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and regulatory compliance. You'll also collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to drive corporate EH&S initiatives and ensure consistent implementation of best practices.

Success in this role requires experience in EH&S system development, process improvement, and implementing safety management programs. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working independently. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll interact with employees, leaders, and external partners at all levels of the organization.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Systems

• Develop and enhance regional Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management systems.

• Create and maintain regional EH&S policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Partner with global Health & Safety, Sustainability, and Environmental teams to implement EH&S solutions across North America.

• Design and implement assessment tools and dashboards to monitor EH&S performance and key metrics in real time.

• Support regional EH&S teams with the collection, analysis, and reporting of EH&S key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, operational excellence, and system effectiveness.

Training & Support

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs on regional EH&S management systems and processes.

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to regional teams to promote consistent adoption of EH&S programs and tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify training needs and implement effective learning solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support regional teams with the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management systems.

• Partner closely with Business Services, Quality, Regulatory, and site leadership to ensure alignment and compliance with EH&S requirements.

• Coordinate and support EH&S-related administrative activities, including documentation, reporting, recordkeeping, and system maintenance.

• Assist with audits, assessments, and corrective action tracking to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance EH&S processes, employee engagement, and continuous improvement efforts.

Do you qualify?

• ​Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–10 years of experience in a similar EHS, ESG, or technology consulting role.

• Proven project management experience with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience managing projects with direct client interaction and ownership.

• Experience developing project proposals, statements of work, and implementation plans for quality, EHS, or ESG technology projects.

• Ability to establish project schedules, manage timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and navigate challenging conversations.

• Experience implementing EHS/ESG software solutions such as Enablon, Sphera, Intelex, Cority, ServiceNow, Benchmark ESG, Quentic, VelocityEHS, or similar platforms.

• Experience with databases and configuring off-the-shelf software applications is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong client relationships.

Compensation

• The annual pay range for this position is $109,000 – $136,000

• Actual compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, education, skills, and role scope

• Eligible for performance bonus or sales commissions

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay 

• The list goes on! 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).