Product Safety Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Requirements

• B.S. In Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical) preferred, or B.S. in an Allied EHS field (safety engineering, industrial hygiene)
• 5 years in semiconductors or product safety or associated role

Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of the Manager of Product Safety, serve as Product Safety Engineer supporting key Business Units and customers.
• Assist with other businesses or Enterprise-wide initiatives as requested by the Senior Director, Product Safety.
• Develop a deep understanding of global operations and requirements to effectively assist Business Unit functional owners with programmatic roll-out, integration and implementation.
• Apply technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, including chemical, mechanical and electrical.
• Leverage safety knowledge and experience within the engineering disciplines.
• Serve in a consultative capacity with Business Unit stakeholders as the subject matter expert for Product Safety processes, regulations, industry standards and Applied specifications as they pertain to products we develop. Requisite expertise includes, but is not limited to, SEMI S2, SEMI S10, NFPA79, the EU Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, and the Low Voltage Directive.
• Apply an array of analysis techniques to evaluate hazards on Applied tools including failure modes and effects cause analysis (FMECA), process hazard analysis (PHA), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), fishbone and other root cause investigation methods.
• Evaluate the introduction of new technologies and products to ensure conformity with applicable regulatory, industry and Applied product safety requirements.
• Assist in managing complex and/or large-scale projects to completion by leveraging technical expertise and experience.
• Provide product safety-related input on concept and feasibility studies.
• Perform product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems.
• Prepare periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects as needed.
• Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments, and facilitate the completion of applicable reports such as S2, EMC and Machinery Directive.
• Assist in ensuring the business drives tool assessment corrective actions to completion.
• Conduct the initial evaluation of tool-related events, determine the initial risk ranking and assign an incident investigation owner/group to facilitate cause determination and applicable mitigation.
• Analyze pertinent product safety event data to detect trends and issues that may have global impact or require Enterprise mitigation.
• Support Applied Business Units and external customers on complex code compliance questions, legal inquiries, and corporate responsibility objectives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Product Safety policies, programs, procedures and training.
• Engage as an Applied representative on EH&S and Product Safety industry and association boards.
• Provide input to influence development of proposed industry standards in various.
• Interface and benchmark with company and governmental agencies to benchmark and provide input on trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees