Group/Division
The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
The Trade Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring products, technologies, software, and business activities comply with applicable international trade regulations, including U.S. export controls, customs regulations, sanctions programs, and global import/export requirements. This role serves as the primary technical liaison between engineering, product management, supply chain, legal, and global trade compliance teams to support product classification, licensing determinations, technology transfers, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with expertise in trade regulations and has experience working within complex manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, aerospace, telecommunications, or high-tech environments.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Partner with IT and business teams to automate classification management, compliance controls, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, customs compliance, or regulatory engineering roles.
Experience interpreting technical product specifications and engineering documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Strong knowledge of export control and customs regulations.
Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, MIC Customs Solutions, OCR Services, Descartes, or Other global trade management systems
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or advanced technical degree.
Experience supporting global multinational organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Base Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $204,000.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
