Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. 

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? 

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re looking for an HSE Specialist who wants to make a real impact - helping us build safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and more sustainable operations across our sites.

You will be part of a cross-functional team spanning Quality, Facilities, and HSE, working closely together to ensure all our sites are safe, compliant, and continuously improving.

In this role you will support risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and compliance reporting, while contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives. The role also involves assisting with HSE training, contractor management, and monitoring environmental performance such as waste, energy use, and emissions.

This is a hands-on, visible role where your work directly strengthens how we operate and in line with best practice.

You will cover our sites in Denmark, Switzerland, UK & Sweden as the main expert in HSE. Therefore, some travel activities is expected – up to 10% annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and improving HSE systems, policies, and processes
• Assist with risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations
• Driving compliance through audits, inspections, and reporting
• Supporting environmental performance (waste, energy, emissions)
• Delivering engaging HSE training and awareness across teams
• Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers

What we’re looking for

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field
• 0–5 years’ experience in HSE or similar industrial environment
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental principles
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A proactive mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ISO 14001 knowledge/certification is a plus
• Fluent in Danish and business English required

You’ll join a collaborative environment where safety and sustainability are taken seriously, and where your input helps shape how we work every day.

APPLY TODAY

We plan to invite candidates for interviews as soon as possible. If you think you have what it takes, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to us and we will be in contact soon.

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