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. Backed by E14 Fund.
About the role
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.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
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.
- 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...
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