Product Safety Lead Engineer

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Product Safety Lead Engineer to independently drive product safety for semiconductor capital equipment. You will work with design, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure safety requirements are defined, implemented, and sustained throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong systems-thinking to identify hazards and drive design improvements that protect people, environment, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10 years applying safety standards and hazard analysis in semiconductor capital equipment or similar complex large systems.
• Experience with third-party certification bodies and driving closure of compliance gaps.
• Familiar with SEMI S1, S2, S6, S8, S10, S13, S14 guidelines; CE Marking and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level hazard analysis and risk assessments; drive mitigation strategies.
• Apply regulatory requirements to support product safety and certification.
• Identify design risks across electrical, mechanical, chemical domains; collaborate with engineering teams to resolve them.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure safety requirements are integrated early.
• Address safety issues from internal reviews, field feedback, and third-party evaluations.
• Interface with third-party certification bodies to support safety assessments and closure of findings.
• Review maintenance and service procedures to ensure safe operation.
• Collaborate with account teams and field organizations to build customer confidence in safety.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety standards

Third-party certification

Electrical safety

Mechanical safety

Chemical safety

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

SEMI S2

CE Marking

NFPA standards

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Product Safety Lead Engineer

Date: Sep 29, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN-Bangalore, IN

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Products Engineering – Product Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Assurance

The impact you’ll make

As a Product Safety Engineer at Lam Research, you will independently drive product safety activities for semiconductor capital equipment. You will work directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure safety requirements are defined, implemented, and sustained throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires strong systems-level thinking—analyzing complex equipment, identifying hazards, and driving design improvements that protect personnel, the environment, and the system. You will apply industry standards and regulatory frameworks to ensure products meet global safety requirements while aligning with customer expectations.

What you’ll do

• Independently perform system-level hazard analysis and risk assessments, and drive implementation of mitigation strategies
• Apply and interpret industry and regulatory requirements such as SEMI S2, CE Marking directives, and NFPA standards to support product compliance and certification
• Identify design risks across electrical, mechanical, chemical, and ergonomic domains, and partner with engineering teams to resolve them
• Participate in and influence design reviews to ensure safety requirements are incorporated early and effectively
• Resolve product safety issues from internal reviews, field feedback, and third-party evaluations
• Interface with third-party certification agencies to support safety assessments and closure of findings
• Review and develop maintenance and service procedures to ensure safe operation and servicing of equipment
• Partner with account teams and field organizations to support customer confidence in product safety
• Reviews Engineering Changes and Problem Reports from safety standpoint to recommend preventive actions for safety hazards
• Collaborates with India and US-based Mechanical, Electrical and Product Engineers for safety and design changes
• Supports SEMI and other 3rd party safety evaluation and certifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–10 years of experience applying safety standards and hazard analysis in semiconductor capital equipment or similar complex large equipment systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze systems and identify hazards across electrical, mechanical, and chemical domains
• Experience working with third-party certification bodies and driving closure of compliance gaps
• Proficient in equipment and personnel safety requirements to evaluate:
• Structural, vacuum and pressure loads, ergonomic, thermal, flammability, service, component layout/spacing, gas cabinet containment/exhaust, labeling, manuals/procedures, electrical/interlocks, hoists/lifts, chemistry and other considerations
• Experience of capital equipment or similar industry in the role of systems safety Engineer, for e.g., chemical process, medical instrumentation, automotive, aircraft, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of success in a cross-functional, multi-national work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in decision making and problem solving in absence of complete or accurate data.
• Knowledge in reading and understanding Electrical Schematics, Interconnects, System Layouts, Mechanical drawings, Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID’s), Service and Maintenance procedures
• Knowledge in Safety testing methods (Electrical testing/Industrial Hygienic/Ergonomic evaluation)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment safety
• Strong knowledge of SEMI S1, S2, S6, S8, S6, S10, S13, S14 guidelines
• Experience with CE Marking, NFPA 79, and global regulatory requirements
• Experience identifying hazards during maintenance and service activities
• Experience driving safety issues to resolution across multiple stakeholders
• Experience in working with cross-disciplinary teams (including mechanical, electro-mechanical, software, process, manufacturing engineers) for major projects.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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