Product Safety & Compliance Engineer

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

KLA is seeking a Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Engineer (P3) to support product safety and regulatory compliance activities for semiconductor equipment within a product division. This role focuses on execution of safety assessments, regulatory compliance, and certification activities, ensuring tools meet applicable SEMI standards, CE marking requirements, and global regulations. The engineer will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate safety into product design and support certification efforts from development through release.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
2–5 years of relevant experience in product safety, compliance, or related engineering field
Basic understanding of: SEMI S2 or similar industrial safety standards CE marking framework and applicable directives
Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques (FMEA, HAZOP, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor equipment or industrial machinery
Exposure to: ISO 12100 risk assessment Functional safety (ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
Experience working with certification bodies or compliance testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Good written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and documentation accuracy

Responsibilities

Support tool certification activities for assigned products.
Assist in ensuring compliance with: SEMI S2, S8, S10 IEC 60204-1 / NFPA 79 EU Machinery Regulation / Machinery Directive EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), Low Voltage Directive
Contribute to CE marking documentation, including: Risk assessments Technical file inputs Declaration of Conformity support
Perform hazard analyses using established methods: FMEA / FMECA PHA / HAZOP (with guidance)
Identify hazards and recommend risk reduction measures aligned with SEMI S10 and ISO 12100.
Support safety validation activities and documentation.
Partner with engineering teams to: Review designs for safety compliance Support integration of safety features into systems and subsystems Participate in design reviews and change control processes to maintain compliance.
Support coordination with third-party certification bodies (e.g., TÜV, UL, CSA).
Assist in preparation for: Safety evaluations EMC and electrical testing
Track and help close audit findings and corrective actions.
Support investigation of safety incidents and SIRs.
Contribute to root cause analysis and mitigation planning.
Analyze safety-related data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Prepare and maintain: Safety analysis reports Test documentation Safety-related sections of manuals
Support delivery of product safety training under guidance from senior staff.