Safety & Compliance Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onto Innovation is seeking a Compliance Engineer I to support safety and regulatory compliance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment across the product lifecycle. You will help with product evaluations, electrical safety reviews, EMC testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, applications, and field service teams to develop, deploy, and improve compliant products, while preparing test reports and technical files

Qualifications

• BSEE, EET, or related engineering degree.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical power distribution and control system principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience using test equipment including DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Willing to travel up to 20% domestically and potentially internationally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment designs for compliance with SEMI, IEC, NFPA, and regulatory requirements.
• Support electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and optical radiation safety assessments.
• Participate in hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Review electrical schematics, safety circuits, interlocks, and emergency stop systems.
• Coordinate compliance testing with internal teams and third-party labs.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation, test reports, and technical files.
• Support third-party audits, inspections, and evaluation activities.
• Investigate compliance issues and support corrective actions.
• Assess engineering changes for impacts on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Research regulatory updates and communicate impacts to engineering teams.

Skills

Schematic reading

Cross-functional teamwork

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

DMMs and oscilloscopes experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes)

Job description

Onto Innovation is seeking a Compliance Engineer I to support safety and regulatory compliance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment across the product lifecycle. You will help with product evaluations, electrical safety reviews, EMC testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, applications, and field service teams to develop, deploy, and improve compliant products, while preparing test reports and technical files