Senior Trade Compliance & Export Controls Specialist

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA, based in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Export Specialist to drive U.S. export controls, compliance, and related import operations. You will partner with Legal, Logistics, and Engineering to standardize processes, improve data quality, and implement automation across global trade activities.

The role emphasizes complex classification, license assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with export controls and trade compliance concepts is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and ability to translate findings into business actions.
• Experience with automation and data visualization tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ECCN determinations and classifications for semiconductor equipment and related tech.
• Contribute to export control reviews, license assessments, and screening activities.
• Design and improve export/import processes, controls, and governance procedures.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to monitor trade compliance KPIs.
• Collaborate with Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, and regional teams to ensure compliance.

Job description

KLA, based in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Export Specialist to drive U.S. export controls, compliance, and related import operations. You will partner with Legal, Logistics, and Engineering to standardize processes, improve data quality, and implement automation across global trade activities.

The role emphasizes complex classification, license assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.