MTS, Product Safety Engineer

Mattson Technology•Fremont, CA

About The Position

MTS, Global Product Safety This role ensures worldwide safety compliance for semiconductor manufacturing systems, incorporating product design reviews, risk assessments, and global regulatory alignment. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams across R D, QA, certifications, and field support. Core Responsibilities Safety Compliance & Standards Perform pre-audit design reviews against international safety standards (e.g., SEMI S2/S8, IEC 60204, CE, UL, NFPA 79 Interpret evolving global safety requirements and translate them into actionable engineering criteria Hazard & Risk Management Lead hazard analysis and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP) for new tool designs and modifications. Support post-incident investigations and develop mitigation plans. Certification & Testing Coordination Manage interface with external certification bodies (e.g., TÜV, UL, CSA) during audits and testing. Define and oversee product safety/EMC tests (e.g., electrical safety checks, fault simulations). Design Support & Collaboration Integrate safety features early with design/R D teams, reviewing schematics and electrical/mechanical layouts. Maintain safety documentation: technical files, constructional data, safety manuals. Global Safety Strategy Implementation Deploy global safety initiatives and guidelines across regions. Act as the safety contact for customer issues and field escalation.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Safety, or related discipline.
6-9 years of product safety experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial machinery, or high-tech manufacturing.
Proficiency with global safety standards: SEMI S2/S8, IEC 60204, UL, CE, NFPA 79, ISO, etc.
Skilled in risk assessment tools and methodologies (FMEA, HAZOP).
Experience interfacing with third-party auditors and certification agencies.
Excellent communication for cross-functional and global interactions.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-audit design reviews against international safety standards (e.g., SEMI S2/S8, IEC 60204, CE, UL, NFPA 79
Interpret evolving global safety requirements and translate them into actionable engineering criteria
Lead hazard analysis and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP) for new tool designs and modifications.
Support post-incident investigations and develop mitigation plans.
Manage interface with external certification bodies (e.g., TÜV, UL, CSA) during audits and testing.
Define and oversee product safety/EMC tests (e.g., electrical safety checks, fault simulations).
Integrate safety features early with design/R D teams, reviewing schematics and electrical/mechanical layouts.
Maintain safety documentation: technical files, constructional data, safety manuals.
Deploy global safety initiatives and guidelines across regions.
Act as the safety contact for customer issues and field escalation.