Trade Compliance Program Lead

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the company's legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation. Drawing on expertise in corporate law, commercial law, employment law, ethics and compliance, and intellectual property, the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and knowledge of the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Reporting into KLA’s Trade Compliance Manager in KLA’s Shanghai office, the individual in this role will be a member of a global team and support import and export compliance activities for all KLA offices and KLA subsidiaries in China, lead import/export classification reviews, and support daily operational activities (e.g., classification, customs inquiries), maintain import and export functional procedures, and assist with training on trade compliance-related issues and topics. The individual will also support regional trade compliance activities and company-wide trade compliance projects, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Analyzing trade compliance regulatory developments, assessing impacts to the business, and supporting any actions required to maintain compliance Support customs inquiries during the import/export operations Support HS code classification and dual-use item reviews and ensure compliance with China import and export requirements. Coordinate and support applications for required export and import licenses, permits, and certifications with relevant government authorities. Support trade compliance audits to assess potential risk and track corrective actions Partner with cross‑functional teams (including logistics, procurement, engineering, and legal) to ensure import and export operations align with corporate compliance standards and business objectives. Support KLA Global Trade Compliance team on regional and corporate‑level initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

BS is preferred, along with 3-5 years Trade Compliance experience and a good understanding of the international business environment Good knowledge of China import/export regulations, especially mechanical and electrical product HS tariff classification and customs declaration requirements. Knowledge of customs valuation and country-of-origin requirements a plus. Experience using automated trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS) Technical/engineering background or experience is helpful Experience in high-tech industry or the semiconductor industry is preferred Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Effective communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross‑functional environment. Fluent in English writing and speaking

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree, along with 3-5 years trade compliance experience and a good understanding of international business requirements. Good knowledge of China import/export regulations, especially mechanical and electrical products HS tariff classification and customs declaration requirement.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews-whether virtual or in person-is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.