Product Safety Engineer

Overview:

We are looking for dedicated Product Safety Engineers to join our product development team, focusing on high-precision semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will ensure that our products meet international safety standards by conducting design reviews, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and managing third-party certification processes. Your expertise will play a key role in mitigating safety risks and supporting the reliability of advanced equipment deployed globally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance & Design Review

• Conduct pre-audit evaluations of product designs to assess compliance with applicable international safety standards (e.g., IEC, UL, CE, SEMI, NFPA, ISO).
• Collaborate with design engineers to embed safety requirements early in the product lifecycle.
• Identify potential hazards and propose practical design solutions to reduce risk.

2. Standards Interpretation & Implementation

• Stay informed on updates to global product safety regulations and standards.
• Translate safety and compliance requirements into clear engineering specifications and testing protocols.

3. Third-Party Audit Coordination

• Act as the key liaison with external certification bodies (e.g., TÜV, UL, CSA).
• Prepare and submit required documentation for audits and facilitate on-site assessments.
• Coordinate resolution of any audit findings to obtain required certifications.

4. Testing & Validation Support

• Support or perform safety-related tests, such as electrical safety checks, fault condition simulations, and hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with test engineers to validate safety-critical systems.
• Review and verify test reports to ensure alignment with safety and certification standards.

5. Risk Assessment & Documentation

• Conduct safety risk assessments (e.g., FMEA, Hazard Analysis) and maintain proper documentation.
• Develop and manage technical files, safety manuals, and compliance reports in accordance with regulatory expectations.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Legal teams to ensure safety is considered throughout the development process.
• Provide safety guidance and awareness training to engineering teams as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in product safety engineering, ideally in semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Track record of contributing to successful compliance certifications (e.g., CE, UL, IEC 60204, SEMI S2/S8).
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC 60204, NFPA 79, and relevant SEMI safety requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical safety principles and hazard mitigation strategies.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies such as FMEA, HAZOP.
• Working knowledge of CAD/PLM tools (e.g., Solid Edge) for design review is advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.