Safety Engineer III - (E3)
Today• Hsinchu, Taiwan
Tainan, TaiwanTaichung, TaiwanTaoyuan City, Taiwan
Key Responsibilities
- Working under the direction of the Manager of Product Safety, serve as Product Safety Engineer supporting key Business Units and customers in Taiwan. Assist with other businesses or Enterprise-wide initiatives as requested by the Senior Director, Product Safety.
- Develop a deep understanding of global operations and requirements to effectively assist Business Unit functional owners with programmatic roll-out, integration and implementation.
- Apply technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, including chemical, mechanical and electrical. Leverage safety knowledge and experiences within the engineering disciplines.
- Serve in a consultative capacity with Business Unit stakeholders as the subject matter expert for Product Safety processes, regulations, industry standards and Applied specifications as they pertain to products we develop. Requisite expertise includes, but is not limited to, SEMI S2, SEMI S10, NFPA79, the EU Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, and the Low Voltage Directive.
- Apply an array of analysis techniques to evaluate hazards on Applied tools including failure modes and effects cause analysis (FMECA), process hazard analysis (PHA), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), fishbone and other root cause investigation methods.
- Evaluate the introduction of new technologies and products to ensure conformity with applicable regulatory, industry and Applied product safety requirements. Assist in managing complex and/or large scale projects to completion by leveraging technical expertise and experience.
- Provide product safety-related input on concept and feasibility studies. Perform product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. Prepare periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects as needed.
- Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments, and facilitate the completion of applicable reports such as S2, EMC and Machinery Directive. Assist in ensuring the business drives tool assessment corrective actions to completion.
- Conduct the initial evaluation of tool-related events, determine the initial risk ranking and assign an incident investigation owner/group to facilitate cause determination and applicable mitigation. Analyze pertinent product safety event data to detect trends and issues that may have global impact or require Enterprise mitigation.
- Support Applied Business Units and external customers on complex code compliance questions, legal inquiries, and corporate responsibility objectives.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Product Safety policies, programs, procedures and training.
- Engage as an Applied representative on EH&S and Product Safety industry and association boards. Provide input to influence development of proposed industry standards in various. Interface and benchmark with company and governmental agencies to benchmark and provide input on trends.
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Functional Knowledge
- Regarded as the technical expert in Product Safety and detailed knowledge of the requirements located within; NFPA 79, SEMI S2, S8, S14, CE Mark, KC Mark
Business Expertise
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements
Leadership
- Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution
Problem Solving
- Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Impact
- Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
Education
- B.S. In Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical)
- Level-B (or above) Occupational safety and health management personnel Certification 乙級(或以上)職業安全衛生管理員
Experience
- 5-years' experience in the semiconductor industry providing product safety support, engineering, EHS or an associated role.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
Day (Taiwan)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Client-provided location(s): Hsinchu, Taiwan, Tainan, Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2515655
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-23T00:18:05
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion