Steve Trout

Steve Trout, PE, is a seasoned compliance and product safety engineer with extensive experience in the high-tech industry. Currently serving as a Senior Compliance Engineer at Veeco since June 2021, Trout previously held positions, including Senior Product Safety Engineer at ThermoFisher Scientific, where involvement in the Global Product Compliance group ensured adherence to international regulations. As a Product Safety Consultant between May 2020 and May 2021, Trout provided independent consulting services, and as Senior Product Safety Manager at Kateeva, developed and implemented an internal product safety program. Trout's earlier roles include Principal at Salus Engineering International, where expertise in product safety for complex manufacturing equipment was applied, and a Senior Product Safety Engineer at Earth Tech/AECOM, focusing on mechanical and electrical safety. Educational qualifications include a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Chico, and general studies at MiraCosta College.