Senior Customer Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) in Leixlip, Ireland. You will install, maintain, qualify, and upgrade equipment at customer facilities, using diagnostic techniques and hands-on problem solving to keep systems running at peak performance.

As a Customer Engineer III, you will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to maximize uptime and productivity while delivering exceptional service and building a long-term career with a global technology

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, qualify, and upgrade Applied Materials equipment within customer manufacturing facilities.

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer Salary: €48,000.00 - €66,000.00 Location: Leixlip,IRL You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Field Service Engineer [Customer Engineer] at Applied Materials, you serve as the direct liaison with customers, collaborating closely to install, maintain, and upgrade equipment. You'll use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess and address technical issues. Your responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems such as electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems. Additionally, you'll coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.

About the Role As a Customer Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in supporting some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments. Working directly with customers and cross‑functional teams, you'll help maximize equipment performance, uptime, productivity, and operational excellence through the installation, maintenance, and optimization of Applied Materials' leading‑edge technologies. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise with customer engagement and problem‑solving while building a long‑term career within a global technology leader. Many of our engineers grow into technical specialist, product support, leadership, installation and ramp, and operational management roles as they develop their careers with Applied Materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, qualify, and upgrade Applied Materials equipment within customer manufacturing facilities.