Semiconductor (SEMI) Safety Engineer

TÜV SÜD; Arizona; Remote; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health plans

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

TÜV SÜD is seeking a Semiconductor Safety Engineer to perform product safety evaluations for complex semiconductor equipment, aligning with SEMI and ISO standards. This remote role requires extensive travel nationwide and collaboration with global TÜV SÜD teams.

You will prepare conformity documentation, lead client discussions, and drive risk reduction while staying current with evolving safety directives and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with product safety evaluations and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel 75-90% across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform product safety evaluations for semiconductor equipment.
• Review safety analyses and risk assessments against SEMI/ISO standards.
• Lead customer meetings and coordinate with TÜV SÜD teams.
• Prepare conformity documentation and technical reports accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving standards and best practices.

Skills

Machinery safety

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Semiconductor (SEMI) Safety Engineer

Location: United States

Business Unit: Product Services

Work Model: Remote with extensive customer site travel

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 75-90%

Your Tasks

• Perform product safety evaluations and conformity assessments for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Conduct product and component assessments to applicable standards, including SEMI S2, SEMI S8, SEMI S10, SEMI S22, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, IEC/EN 60204-1, NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 10218-1, and UL 61010-1.
• Review technical files, engineering documentation, risk assessments, safety analyses, and supporting compliance records.
• Evaluate product designs, manufacturing processes, and safety systems to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, conformity assessment documentation, and customer deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between customers and TÜV SÜD project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead customer meetings to discuss project status, technical findings, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Support machinery safety, functional safety, and risk assessment activities for complex manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with internal technical experts and global teams to deliver consistent, high-quality customer solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving standards, directives, regulations, and industry best practices.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing product safety evaluations, machinery assessments, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of machinery safety principles, risk assessments, and product safety requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting customer deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to customer locations throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of product safety engineering experience.
• Experience within the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards, Machinery Directive/Machinery Regulation requirements, and NRTL certification programs.
• Knowledge of European Directives, CE Marking requirements, and international compliance frameworks.
• Experience performing risk assessments to ISO 12100 and functional safety evaluations to ISO 13849-1.
• Knowledge of industrial control panels, machine safety systems, robotics, automation systems, or industrial equipment.
• Experience conducting customer-facing assessments and technical reviews.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
• Exposure to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and innovative technologies.
• Collaboration with highly skilled engineers and technical experts around the world.
• Professional development, technical training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diverse customer engagements across multiple industries and technologies.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture focused on quality, innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Work Model: Remote

Location: United States

Travel Requirements: This position requires extensive travel to customer locations throughout the United States, with travel expected to range from approximately 75% to 90%.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $135,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include an annual incentive opportunity, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.

This role requires regular travel, work within industrial and manufacturing environments, and the ability to occasionally lift and move equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

TÜV SÜD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: Fremont, Pheonix

Working Model : Field Work

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

Requisition ID: 7974