Semiconductor (SEMI) Safety Engineer

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Health plans (medical, dental, and vision)

Job summary

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg in San Diego is searching for a qualified professional for product safety assessments in the semiconductor industry. This role demands expertise in compliance engineering and offers opportunities to work on advanced technologies and standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and has at least 2 years of relevant experience. Additionally, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided, including a strong focus on professional development and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in product safety, compliance engineering, or conformity assessment.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to customer sites within the United States (up to approximately 75–90%).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform product safety assessments and conformity testing for machinery.
• Evaluate machines and components against relevant standards.
• Conduct technical documentation and file reviews, preparing compliance reports.

Skills

Product safety assessments

Compliance engineering

Technical consulting

Machinery safety principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

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.

Your Tasks

• Perform product safety assessments and conformity testing for machinery within the semiconductor industry in accordance with applicable domestic and international regulations.
• Evaluate machines and components against relevant standards, including SEMI S2, S8, S10, and S22, ISO 12100, ISO 13849‑1, IEC/EN 60204‑1, NFPA 79, UL 508A, UL 61010‑1, and ISO 10218‑1.
• Conduct technical documentation and file reviews, clearly documenting findings and preparing test and compliance reports in a timely manner.
• Review product design, engineering, and manufacturing processes and identify compliance gaps or risks.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead technical discussions and meetings with clients to address project progress, findings, and testing‑related topics.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in product safety, compliance engineering, or conformity assessment.
• Solid understanding of machinery safety principles and international standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to customer sites within the United States (up to approximately 75–90%).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred:

• Experience with SEMI guidelines, Machine Directive (MD/MR), and NRTL schemes.
• Familiarity with European Directives and global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical consulting or assessment role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

What We Offer

• A technically challenging role within a leading global organization in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Opportunities to work with advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry.
• Exposure to international standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and safety‑focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with local market conditions.

Additional Information

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is$100,000 - 150,000.Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. 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, and generous paid time off.

• The role involves work at customer sites, laboratories, and office environments.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, and lifting equipment up to approximately 45 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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: Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology

Country/Region: United States

Working Model: Field Work

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Org Unit Code: LMWC

Requisition ID: 5031

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