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Health, Safety & Environment Engineer (m/w/d)

1 month ago Nürnberg, Germany

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety & Environment Engineer (m/w/d) to join our Traction Department in Nuremberg, Germany .

This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 25 hours per week).

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :

  • Champion a strong and proactive Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture at the Accelera eMobility site in Nuremberg by promoting awareness, accountability, and best practices across the organization.
  • Apply advanced technical HSE expertise to design, implement, and continuously improve effective health, safety, and environmental engineering controls.
  • Act as a trusted technical partner to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with Cummins internal requirements, applicable HSE regulations, and recognized industry standards.
  • Lead hazard identification, environmental aspect identification, and risk assessment programs to proactively reduce risk and drive continuous improvement.
  • Drive the design and maintenance of hazard prevention and risk control systems, including corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support day-to-day HSE operations by resolving complex technical challenges and strengthening compliance through a structured, data-driven approach.
  • Develop and deliver training, skills development initiatives, and internal communications to enable employees to actively contribute to hazard prevention and control.
  • Analyse HSE performance data, legal compliance findings, and audit results to define risk-based improvement plans and support HSE management system reviews and audit readiness.

Education/ Experience:

  • Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Health, Safety and/or Environment; HSE certifications are an advantage.
  • Fluent English and German language skills required.
  • Proven HSE experience, ideally in a global or international environment.
  • Experience within eMobility or high-power electrical environments; strong knowledge of high-voltage safety standards (e.g. NFPA 70E, VDE 1000-10) is highly desirable.

The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionized agreement.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • A formal HSE qualification or the willingness to obtain relevant certifications.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, focused on optimizing processes and ways of working.
  • A structured, data-driven approach to problem-solving and risk management.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary €70160

Max Salary €105240

ReqID 2428465

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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Client-provided location(s): Nürnberg, Germany
Job ID: Cummins-R-E97CAA4316EB471580343D9E02F6BDE1
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-07-17T19:53:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion