The Trade Compliance Engineer at KLA is responsible for ensuring that products and technologies comply with international trade regulations. This role acts as a technical liaison among various teams, including engineering and legal, to support product classification and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and expertise in trade regulations, particularly in complex manufacturing environments. The position is integral to maintaining KLA's compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, customs compliance, or regulatory engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of export control and customs regulations
• Experience interpreting technical product specifications and engineering documentation
• Experience with global trade management systems such as SAP GTS or Oracle GTM

• Perform technical reviews of products, software, technology, and components to determine appropriate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
• Analyze engineering specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and product documentation for classification purposes
• Partner with engineering teams to understand product functionality, technical capabilities, encryption features, and end-use applications
• Develop and improve processes for product classifications
• Support trade compliance with technology initiatives and system integrations
• Develop and provide classification guidance and training to teams across the enterprise

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.