Trade Compliance Engineer

Multiple locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Chandler, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Williston, VT; Hillsboro, OR; Taylor, TX; Totowa, NJ; Edina, MN; Allentown, PA; West Covina, CA; San Diego, CA; Milpitas, CA

Full-time

About the role

The Trade Compliance Engineer at KLA is responsible for ensuring that products and technologies comply with international trade regulations. This role acts as a technical liaison among various teams, including engineering and legal, to support product classification and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and expertise in trade regulations, particularly in complex manufacturing environments. The position is integral to maintaining KLA's compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, customs compliance, or regulatory engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of export control and customs regulations
• Experience interpreting technical product specifications and engineering documentation
• Experience with global trade management systems such as SAP GTS or Oracle GTM

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of products, software, technology, and components to determine appropriate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
• Analyze engineering specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and product documentation for classification purposes
• Partner with engineering teams to understand product functionality, technical capabilities, encryption features, and end-use applications
• Develop and improve processes for product classifications
• Support trade compliance with technology initiatives and system integrations
• Develop and provide classification guidance and training to teams across the enterprise

Pay

$120,000 - $204,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonuses
• 401(k) match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Financial perks including student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and other voluntary insurance coverages
• Paid time off and holidays
• Family leave
• Backup care
• Wellness rewards and gym discounts
• Community-volunteering opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to KLA’s corporate learning center
• Education awards
• Engineering certification programs