Product Safety & Compliance Engineer

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for semiconductor manufacturing, is seeking a Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Engineer (P3) based in Ann Arbor, MI, with work also in other East Coast locations such as New York and Massachusetts. The role covers safety assessments, regulatory compliance and certification support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ensuring products meet SEMI standards, CE marking requirements and global regulatory obligations. It is a hands-on, execution-oriented role working closely with senior product safety engineers and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support product safety and regulatory certification for assigned semiconductor equipment platforms, including CE marking deliverables such as risk assessments, technical file documentation and Declaration of Conformity support.
• Perform hazard analyses using FMEA/FMECA, PHA and HAZOP, and support safety validation documentation.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams to review designs, integrate safety features and take part in design reviews and change control.
• Coordinate with third-party certification and test agencies (e.g., TUV, UL, CSA) and track certification findings and corrective actions.
• Support investigation of safety incidents, root cause analysis and trend analysis of safety data.
• Maintain safety analysis reports, test reports and compliance records, and help deliver product safety training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, with 5 years of relevant experience in product safety, regulatory compliance or a related engineering field.
• Alternative path: Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Doctorate with 0 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of SEMI S2 or similar industrial safety standards, CE marking and applicable EU directives, and hazard analysis techniques such as FMEA, PHA or HAZOP.
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment or complex industrial machinery.
• Exposure to ISO 12100, functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) and compliance testing with certification bodies.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $105,900 to $180,000 annually depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.