Product Safety and Compliance Engineer

Axcelis seeks a Senior Product Safety and Compliance Engineer to ensure all products meet applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines. This role involves evaluating products for safety and compliance, managing certifications, and providing technical leadership in safety engineering throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed safety assessments of products, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., SEMI, IEC, UL, CE, ISO).
• Identify potential safety risks in product designs and recommend modifications to mitigate those risks.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate safety throughout the product development process by defining and executing product safety and compliance requirements.
• Ensure products comply with all applicable regulations, standards, and certifications, including environmental and safety-related laws (e.g., RoHS, REACH, FCC, OSHA).
• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain necessary certifications, coordinating with third-party testing labs and certification bodies.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and standards to proactively address compliance issues.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments on products and systems to identify and resolve potential safety issues.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation, such as hazard analysis, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents or non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop test protocols and oversee product testing to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Work with quality assurance and testing teams to verify product performance under all operating conditions.
• Interpret test results and recommend design improvements or corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on safety and compliance issues.
• Attend peer and cross-functional design reviews, advising on minimizing Product EHS impacts and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Work closely with product management, manufacturing, quality, and legal teams to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Act as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies or certification bodies.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety and compliance documentation for all products.
• Ensure all necessary reports and documentation are prepared for regulatory submissions and audits.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on product safety issues, certifications, and compliance status.
• Provide safety and compliance training to internal teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in safety engineering practices and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in the SEMI EHS Standards process to ensure new revisions add value for engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Safety, or a related field). Master’s degree or specialized certifications in Product Safety or Compliance are a plus.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in product safety engineering or compliance, with experience in a regulated industry (Semiconductor capital equipment).
• Familiarity with global safety standards, such as SEMI, NFPA, IEC, UL, CE, ISO, RoHS, and other relevant safety and compliance certifications.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, hazard analysis, and root cause analysis for safety-related issues.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply safety regulations and standards to product designs and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing safety or compliance-related projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Experience with radiation-emitting equipment.
• Experience conducting SISTEMA evaluations.
• Functional Safety experience evaluating PLC-based safety systems.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Product Safety Engineer (CPSE), or Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) are preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for audits, certifications, or regulatory meetings, as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Pay

U.S. base salary range: $122,290.00 – $183,435.00. This range reflects typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package, which also includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20+ hours a week.