Trade Compliance Analyst

Mattson Technology; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattson Technology, Inc. is seeking a qualified export/import compliance professional to lead day-to-day compliance activities in a Silicon Valley setting.

You will perform ECCN/HTS classifications, denied party screening, and licensing support, collaborating across Shipping, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and external providers. With 5+ years in compliance and strong knowledge of EAR and customs regulations, you will guide internal stakeholders and help maintain the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of import/export compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, OFAC, U.S. Customs, and foreign trade regulations.
• ECCN and HTS classification experience.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day export and import compliance activities.
• Perform ECCN and HTS classifications.
• Maintain denied party screening and deemed export processes.
• Support licensing, audits, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Assist with cross-functional trade compliance initiatives.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on import/export requirements.
• Support and maintain Mattson's overall trade compliance program.

Skills

Import/export compliance

EAR knowledge

OFAC compliance

U.S. Customs

HTS/ECCN classification

Handling multiple priorities

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mattson Technology, Inc., a 38-year Silicon Valley company, designs, manufactures, markets, and globally supports plasma and rapid thermal processing equipment to fabricate integrated circuits for the global semiconductor industry.

Mattson Technology, Inc. offers processing equipment that utilizes innovative technologies to deliver advanced processing capabilities and high productivity for the fabrication of current and next-generation integrated circuits. Our equipment and technologies are used by leading memory and logic, analog /power device manufacturers worldwide. Innovations from Mattson Technology in Atomic Surface Engineering address the most critical logic and memory manufacturing challenges.

In May 2016, Mattson Technology was acquired by Beijing’s E-Town Capital. Our new investor’s vision is that Mattson Technology, with its Silicon Valley DNA, will continue to operate as a global, market-driven technology provider serving worldwide semiconductor manufacturing customers. In July, 2025, the company successfully listed in Shanghai’s STAR Exchange. As the external trade compliance environment evolves, Mattson Technology now operates independently from the parent company in product, business, and operations, serving customers outside of China.

We're looking for a candidate with strong U.S. export/import compliance experience, with particular emphasis on the EAR. The role will support Mattson's trade compliance program and work closely with Shipping, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and outside logistics providers.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of import/export compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of EAR, OFAC, U.S. Customs, and foreign trade regulations
• ECCN and HTS classification experience
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day export and import compliance activities
• Perform ECCN and HTS classifications
• Maintain denied party screening and deemed export processes
• Support licensing, audits, and compliance monitoring activities
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Assist with cross-functional trade compliance initiatives
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on import/export requirements
• Support and maintain Mattson's overall trade compliance program