Product Safety Engineer II

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

401(k) Plan

Holidays & Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation seeks a Product Safety Engineer II to join our Chelmsford, MA team, focusing on developing and maintaining safety programs for semiconductor products, including robots and vacuum systems.

You will collaborate across functions to ensure compliance with safety standards and drive risk assessments, test plans and mitigation actions throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience with machine safety standards and guidelines such as EN/IEC 60204-1 and NFPA 79.
• SEMI S2 experience is preferred.
• Experience using ISO 1210 risk assessment methodologies; SEMI S10 is preferred.
• EMC testing experience is preferred.
• Cyber Security experience is preferred.
• Associate's Degree with equivalent experience; Bachelor's or Master's in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor product safety programs and policies for Brooks semiconductor products (including vacuum and atmospheric robots, vacuum cluster tools, EFEMs).
• Ensure compliance with government, customer-focused, and industry health and safety laws and guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct safety and compliance reviews and evaluations of new and existing products.
• Create test plans for new and updated products.
• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain product risk assessments and address hazard mitigations.
• Provide recommendations to safety escalations and accidents; devise action plans; conduct training for awareness and compliance.

Skills

Machine safety standards experience

EN/IEC 60204-1 & NFPA 79 knowledge

SEMI S2 experience preferred

ISO 1210 risk assessment methodologies

EMC testing experience

Cyber security experience

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering preferred

Job description

Product Safety Engineer II

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Job Description

Brooks Automation is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to work in our Chelmsford, MA headquarter in Greater Boston, supporting the development of semiconductor manufacturing solutions. Brooks provides automation solutions for chip manufacturing globally. Among many technological areas, we design and build precision robots and systems for wafer handling. This role offers excellent opportunities for technical growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You Will Do

• This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring product safety programs and policies for the Brooks semiconductor products (including vacuum and atmospheric robots, vacuum cluster tools, EFEMs, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with government, customer focused, and industry health and safety laws and guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conducts and oversees safety and compliance reviews and evaluations of new and existing products.
• Creates test plans for new and updated products.
• Works with cross-functional teams to create and maintain product risk assessments and address hazard mitigations.
• Provides recommendations to product-related safety escalations, and/or accidents and work with teams to devise plans of action. Conduct training for other groups within the organization to aid in awareness and design for compliance.
• Evaluate products to relevant functional safety standards (i.e. ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218).

What You Will Bring

• 2 to 5 years of experience with machine safety standards and industry guidelines such as EN/IEC 60204-1 and NFPA 79. Semiconductor equipment and SEMI S2 experience is preferred.
• Experience using risk assessment methodologies outlined in ISO 1210. Experience with SEMI S10 is preferred.
• EMC testing experience is preferred.
• Cyber Security experience is preferred.
• Associate's Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in an Engineering related subject area is preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $76,526.52 USD to $103,535.88 USD

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Work Location & Flexibility

At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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