EHS Lead, Japan Corporate EHS
Apple · Yokohama, Japan · Corporate Functions
About this role
Apple is hiring a senior-level EHS Specialist in the operations function based in Yokohama, Japan.
- Role
- EHS Specialist
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Yokohama, Japan
- Department
- Corporate Functions
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
Job description
from Apple careersImagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to a sophisticated, global, interdependent environment and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The EHS team at Apple is growing and we need energetic, dedicated and flexible professionals to join a diverse team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our stakeholders in their mission to develop amazing products.
We are looking for a collaborative, highly organized professional for the position of EHS Safety Engineer in Japan. The role will support the EHS manager in implementing EHS programs for our operations in Japan, and be responsible for the full implementation of EHS programs at the operational level through close partnership with stakeholders. Proven ability to effectively interact and influence the internal customer is important.
Join Apple EHS team, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent technical/science discipline.
8+ years of EHS experience - preferably at manufacturing sites or research and development environments.
In-depth knowledge and experience of chemical and mechanical safety engineering and risk assessment.
Deep understanding and operational experience of national and local regulations and laws, including Labour Safety & Industrial Safety Law, Hazardous Materials / Chemicals Laws (Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control, Chemical Substance Control Law, etc.), Fire Prevention Law, Environmental Laws on emissions, wastewater, air quality, etc., and Prefectural EHS ordinances.
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>A certified occupational health officer.
Strong communication skills (in Japanese and English) with the ability to influence and work cross‑functionally (R&D engineers, facilities, etc.).
Highly self-motivated, self-managing, and continuous improvement mindset.
Passionate to drive excellence, assertive, and adept at innovative problem-solving.
Able to run multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.