Product Safety Engineer - New Grad (Semiconductors)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an entry-level Product Safety Engineer to help ensure our semiconductor equipment meets safety requirements. You will work with design, manufacturing and quality teams to apply structured risk assessments (FMEA/FTA) and drive corrective actions to protect employees and customers.

The role offers exposure to industry standards (SEMI S2/S8/S10, ISO/IEC), support from senior engineers, and a career path toward subject‑matter expertise in product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, safety, or related engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience; internship in product safety or equipment engineering preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented; fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cross-functional evaluations of new technologies and potential interactions using risk assessment methods.
• Assists in developing programs that minimize risk to people and environment.
• Supports product and system safety analysis under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participates in compliance evaluation against standards and governmental requirements.
• Reviews engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to identify safety hazards.

Skills

Risk assessment familiarity

Engineering communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Safety, or related engineering

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an entry-level Product Safety Engineer to help ensure our semiconductor equipment meets safety requirements. You will work with design, manufacturing and quality teams to apply structured risk assessments (FMEA/FTA) and drive corrective actions to protect employees and customers.

The role offers exposure to industry standards (SEMI S2/S8/S10, ISO/IEC), support from senior engineers, and a career path toward subject‑matter expertise in product