Kla
Product Safety & Compliance Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Sponsorship not specified$136k-$232kDetected 3 hours ago
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About the role
- No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.
Responsibilities
- Product Safety Compliance & Certification Support Support product safety and regulatory certification activities for assigned semiconductor equipment platforms.
- Support safety validation activities and associated documentation.
- 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).
- Incident Investigation & Data Analysis Support investigation of safety incidents and Safety Incident Reports (SIRs).
- Risk assessments Technical file documentation inputs Declaration of Conformity support Hazard Analysis & Risk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years
- Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings.
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Skills
- Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.
Compensation
- $136,300.00 - $231,700.00
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
Company info
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
Equal opportunity
- Commission website.
- We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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