Environmental Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2026
Job Description
Job Description
At Amphenol, you will experience an entrepreneurial culture where you’re encouraged to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and make an impact from day one.
The Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) Intern will support site-level and cross-functional initiatives in a robust ISO 14001 and 45001 Environmental, Occupational, Health & Safety (EOH&S) Management System to ensure regulatory compliance, safe workplace standards, and continuous improvement of sustainability practices.
This internship provides hands-on experience in a facility that includes Manufacturing, Research & Development, and New Product Innovation environments. With progressive responsibility throughout the summer, Internship candidates will be exposed to how EHS&S programs protect people, the environment, and business operations within a global organization.
Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Participate in facility safety inspections, Machine Guarding Assessments and other related risk assessments, and Management of Change processes.
- Assist with updating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, chemical inventories, and PPE assessments.
- Observe and document production, R&D, and NPI processes to identify potential EHS opportunities for improvement or enhancement.
- Support ergonomic assessments and corrective action implementation.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
- Assist with environmental reporting, audits, and data collection (waste, water usage, energy consumption, emissions).
- Support sustainability initiatives tied to recycling programs, resource efficiency, and environmental impact reduction.
- Help maintain environmental records and documentation for regulatory and corporate reporting.
Training & Program Development
- Help develop safety training materials, presentations, and toolbox talks.
- Assist with updating and communicating EHS&S policies, signage, and employee communication materials.
- Coordinate and track employee participation in training programs.
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze EHS&S data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Cultivate leading indicators to help direct future EHS&S initiatives.
- Support special projects assigned by the EHS&S Manager.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:
- Occupational Safety & Environmental Health or Safety Sciences
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Environmental Science / Engineering
- Sustainability
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest in EHS-related regulations, workplace safety, and sustainability.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in real-world EHS&S operations at a leading global manufacturer.
- Exposure to engineering, Research & Development, and production functions.
- A strong understanding of compliance frameworks (OSHA, EPA/DEP, ISO 14001 and 45001).
- Participation in impactful projects that support Amphenol’s safety and sustainability initiatives.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas, present findings, and leave your mark on a global organization.
- Ability to work with experienced managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.