Ichor Systems is looking for the Import/Export Specialist 3, who is responsible for ensuring the organization's adherence to all U.S. and international trade laws. This position demands an understanding of complex import and export trade regulations set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations. The role involves overseeing daily operations to facilitate the smooth clearance of shipments and maintaining precise documentation. Meticulous attention to detail is required to troubleshoot and investigate information, resolve issues, and identify compliance risks. The Specialist will play a key role in process improvement projects such as commodity classification determination (HTS/ECCN), export authorization procedures, free trade agreement qualification, and tariff analysis and recovery. The Specialist will utilize critical thinking and strong communication abilities to anticipate needs and fulfill requirements with a proactive approach to compliance and operational efficiency.
ResponsibilitiesPerform and maintain HTSUS, Schedule B, ECCN, tariff, and license-determination reviews.
Review technical specifications, engineering drawings, datasheets, and bills of material to support classification decisions.
Conduct AES/EEI audits and maintain export documentation for U.S. shipping sites.
Review shipment backlog and planned orders to identify export license requirements or other compliance risks.
Support import clearance by resolving broker and carrier inquiries related to classification, country of origin, documentation, valuation, AD/CVD, and tariff applicability.
Conduct import entry audits, broker reviews, classification audits, denied-party screening audits, and recordkeeping reviews.
Administer denied-party screening for customers, suppliers, and other transaction parties.
Support export license reviews, end-use/end-user diligence, customer surveys, supplier requests, and trade compliance inquiries.
Support tariff reporting, customer claims, government reporting, and duty drawback opportunities.
Work with brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party providers to manage SOPs, KPIs, post-summary corrections, CF28/CF29 responses, drawback documentation, and audit support.
Create and maintain import/export work instructions, compliance manuals, audit plans, dashboards, metrics, and training materials.
Monitor regulatory changes and support timely implementation of new import/export requirements.
Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations to resolve trade compliance issues and improve processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of hands-on trade compliance experience in semiconductor, high-technology, electronics, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or other complex manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of U.S. import and export compliance requirements.
Experience with HTSUS classification, ECCN classification, AES/EEI filing, export license reviews, restricted-party screening, country-of-origin, customs documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
Experience reviewing technical product information, engineering drawings, product specifications, datasheets, and bills of material.
Experience conducting import/export audits and documenting corrective actions.
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint skills.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage priorities independently in a high-volume environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Semiconductor or wafer fab equipment supply-chain experience.
Experience with fluid delivery systems, gas delivery systems, chemical delivery systems, weldments, manifolds, valves, fittings, regulators, mass flow controllers, sensors, electronics, and precision-machined components.
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Agile PLM, Descartes/OCR, or similar ERP/trade compliance systems.
Experience with duty drawback, Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, IEEPA-related tariff measures, tariff mitigation, or customer tariff reporting.
Experience responding to CBP/BIS inquiries, CF28s, CF29s, post-summary corrections, government audits, customer audits, or internal compliance reviews.
Familiarity with semiconductor export controls, end-use/end-user controls, sanctions, deemed exports, and BIS restricted-party lists.
Work Arrangement
- Open to hybrid work flexibility. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
- May require occasional domestic travel.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years hands-on trade compliance experience in semiconductor, high-technology, electronics, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or similar complex manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. import and export compliance requirements.
- Experience with HTSUS classification, ECCN classification, AES/EEI filing, export license reviews, restricted-party screening, country-of-origin, customs documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Experience reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, datasheets, and bills of material for classification decisions.
- Experience conducting import/export audits and documenting corrective actions.
- Experience supporting import clearance and resolving broker/carrier inquiries related to classification, origin, valuation, AD/CVD, and tariff applicability.
- Administer denied-party screening for customers, suppliers, and other transaction parties.
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities independently in a high-volume environment.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
