Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology – that we will be unveiling to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About This Role:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Sr Specialist to develop, lead, and oversee our environmental compliance strategy across operations, manufacturing, and facilities. This role will ensure adherence to all applicable environmental regulations, permits, and internal standards while driving initiatives to minimize environmental risk and impact. You will be responsible for managing compliance programs, conducting audits, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the organization. This position will be critical to ensuring we operate sustainably, responsibly, and in full compliance with environmental requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and implementation of environmental compliance programs within assigned labs and R&D facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with operations, facilities, and engineering teams to embed compliance practices into daily lab workflows (chemical storage, labeling, segregation, hazardous waste removal).
• Manage hazardous material lifecycle programs (cradle-to-grave tracking of chemicals, solvents, acids/bases, and hazardous waste streams).
• Own the regulatory reporting cycle for assigned areas (air, water, waste, hazardous materials), ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and inspections, documenting findings, coordinating corrective actions, and tracking closure to completion.
• Lead investigations of lab-level environmental incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Develop and deliver training modules for lab staff on hazardous waste handling, waste minimization, and chemical safety practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with EHS vendors for hazardous waste pickups, chemical disposal, and recycling programs.
• Track and maintain environmental performance metrics (waste volumes, disposal costs, audit findings, incident rates), and provide regular updates to R&D leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement projects in pollution prevention, solvent recycling, and waste minimization at the team/lab level.
• Travel between Emeryville and Santa Clara sites as needed

What you’ll need:

• 6–10 years of experience in environmental compliance, chemical safety, or hazardous waste management, preferably in a lab or R&D/manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience managing compliance programs, audits, or cross-functional environmental projects (not necessarily direct people management).
• Strong working knowledge of EPA, Cal-OSHA, RCRA, and state/local regulations related to chemical and hazardous waste management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage hazardous material programs across the full lifecycle (from procurement to storage, use, and disposal).
• Hands-on experience conducting lab audits, inspections, and incident investigations with follow-up corrective action plans.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems or similar compliance frameworks.
• Strong project management skills — able to balance day-to-day compliance operations with delivery of program improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train lab staff, partner with engineering/facilities, and present compliance findings to R&D leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (advanced certifications such as CHMM or QEP a plus).