Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Location: Milpitas CA

Business Group : eBeam / Central Engineering Interface

Role Overview

KLA is seeking a Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Engineer to support product safety, regulatory compliance, and certification activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment within a product division.

This role focuses on the execution of safety assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and certification support , ensuring products meet applicable SEMI standards, CE marking requirements, and global regulatory obligations . The engineer will work closely with senior product safety engineers and cross‑functional teams to integrate safety into product design and support certifications from development through product release.

This is a hands‑on, execution‑oriented role well‑suited for an engineer developing depth in product safety and regulatory compliance within complex industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

Product Safety Compliance & Certification Support

• Support product safety and regulatory certification activities for assigned semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including:
  • SEMI S2, S8, S10
  • IEC 60204‑1 and NFPA 79
  • EU Machinery Directive / EU Machinery Regulation
  • EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and Low Voltage Directive
• Contribute to CE marking deliverables, including:
  • Risk assessments
  • Technical file documentation inputs
  • Declaration of Conformity support

Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment

• Perform product hazard analyses using established methods, including:
  • FMEA / FMECA
  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and HAZOP (with guidance)
• Identify hazards and support definition of risk reduction measures aligned with SEMI S10 and ISO 12100 principles.
• Support safety validation activities and associated documentation.

Design & Engineering Support

• Partner with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to:
  • Review designs for product safety and regulatory compliance
  • Support integration of safety features into systems and subsystems
• Participate in design reviews and change control processes to ensure continued compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product safety activities across product lifecycle phases from development through release.

Certification & Testing Coordination

• Support coordination with third‑party certification and test agencies (e.g., TÜV, UL, CSA).
• Assist in preparation for:
  • Product safety evaluations
  • EMC and electrical testing
• Track certification findings, audit items, and corrective actions to closure under guidance from senior engineers.

Incident Investigation & Data Analysis

• Support investigation of safety incidents and Safety Incident Reports (SIRs).
• Contribute to root cause analysis and mitigation planning.
• Analyze safety‑related data to identify trends and opportunities for product or process improvement.

Documentation & Training

• Prepare and maintain product safety documentation under guidance, including:
  • Safety analysis reports
  • Test reports and compliance records
  • Safety‑related sections of product manuals and service documentation
• Support delivery of product safety training materials and sessions as directed by senior staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering , or equivalent technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or a related engineering field.
• Working knowledge of:
  • SEMI S2 or similar industrial safety standards
  • CE marking framework and applicable EU directives
  • Hazard analysis techniques such as FMEA, PHA, or HAZOP
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment or complex industrial machinery.
• Exposure to:
  • ISO 12100 risk assessment methodology
  • Functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061)
• Experience supporting compliance testing or working with certification bodies.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, service, and quality teams.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a structured product safety and compliance framework.