Field Service Engineer

CREGG; Limerick; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is recruiting a Field Service Engineer based in Limerick for an initial 6–12 month period, with potential to work up to 75% of the time across Europe after the initial phase. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex semiconductor equipment on-site, and provide customer training and support.

The role requires a degree in a relevant discipline and strong hands-on troubleshooting, with comfortable travel and independent project management across international sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline, with semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Willing to travel across Europe up to 75% post Ireland assignment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment on-site.
• Commission tools, perform retrofits, and provide training to customers.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring, and blueprints.
• Write and troubleshoot PLC code (ladder logic).
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Provide expert-level support and training to customers.
• Repair equipment in the field.
• Ensure wiring and plumbing are properly assembled and labeled.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Independent working

Customer-facing

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Our Client in the Semiconductor industry are now recruiting for a Field Service Engineer with strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills to support their international operations.

The Senior Field Service Engineer will work independently in a customer-facing environment, delivering technical expertise and service excellence across semiconductor and clean industries.

This position will be based in Limerick for the initial 6 – 12 months with up to 75% Europe-based after initial period 6 – 12-month period.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment issues on-site
• Commission tools, perform retrofits, and provide training to customers
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring, and blueprints
• Write and troubleshoot PLC code (ladder logic)
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Exercises independent judgment in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Provide expert-level support and training to customers
• Repair equipment in the field.
• Point to point wiring and soldering according to blueprint.
• Assemble electrical bundling wires in a neat and easy to access manner labeling all wires.
• Assemble valves, fitting and plumbing components leak tight.
• Use power hand tools safely and efficiently including but not limited to drill motors, solder, multi-metes, crimpers, stud weld gun and drill presses.

Key Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline, with experience in the semiconductor industry
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills
• Strong electrical wiring and plumbing experience.
• Comfortable traveling across Europe (up to 75% post Ireland project)
• Able to work independently and manage customer‑focused projects