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.