Compliance Specialist V (Onsite Sunnyvale)

Laser Safety Specialist – Global EHS

We are seeking an experienced Laser Safety Specialist to join our Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. This role is responsible for ensuring safe practices in laboratories and research environments that use lasers and radiation-emitting equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in optical and radiation safety, hands-on experience conducting inspections and measurements, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, research, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with laser and radiation safety standards.

• Evaluate equipment purchase requests, review R&D experiments, and assess potential safety hazards involving lasers, LEDs, and X-ray systems.

• Perform laser exposure calculations and measurements (e.g., MPE, NOHD, NHZ).

• Establish and maintain appropriate area controls and safety procedures for laser and radiation work environments.

• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for optical and radiation hazards.

• Oversee and approve work performed by external laser service technicians.

• Conduct X-ray leakage surveys and support the implementation of the Radiation Safety Program, including compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Perform safety testing and fault simulations to validate optical safety designs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify corrective actions and ensure ongoing compliance.

• Support additional EHS programs such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), lab safety, chemical safety, electrical safety, and machine guarding.

• Provide safety coverage across lab sites in Sunnyvale, Burlingame, and Fremont, with occasional travel to other locations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
  (Direct experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) may substitute for degree.)

• Experience conducting safety investigations, field testing, or failure analysis in research or engineering environments.

• Familiarity with multiple radiation sources, including lasers, LEDs, and X-ray generating equipment.

• Working knowledge of ANSI Z136.1 (Safe Use of Lasers) and general optical safety principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or direct experience as an LSO or RSO.

• Experience in hardware research or production environments.

• Expertise with IEC 60825, IEC 62471, and FDA/CDRH FLPPS standards.

• Knowledge of federal reporting requirements, including import/export documentation and annual compliance reporting.

• Proficiency in conducting laser safety calculations (MPE, NOHD, NHZ) and optical risk assessments.

• Experience with FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.

• Familiarity with RF/EMF and ultrasound safety standards (e.g., FCC, IEEE C95.1).

• Excellent documentation, report writing, and presentation skills.