Customer Engineer / Installation Engineer

Applied Materials India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials India in Bangalore is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) responsible for installing, maintaining, and upgrading equipment at customer sites. You will use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply diagnostic techniques to address issues.

The role involves coordinating with customers, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification.
• 2–5 years of work experience in customer/field service support or related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics.
• F Familiarity with hand tools and digital multimeters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety and company protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment
• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided)
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
• Participate in projects to meet organizational goals
• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Mechanical aptitude

Digital multimeter usage

Hand tools proficiency

Microsoft Office basics

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or military technical training or trade certification

Associate degree in electronics or engineering technologies

Tools

Digital multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore,IND

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment
• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided)
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
• Participate in projects/assignments in meeting organization goals
• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification
• 2 - 5 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges
• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics
• Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.
• Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and customer/Applied protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field
• Associate degree in electronics or engineering technologies
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics
• Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters

This role would first begin within AGS iTeam (Installation Team) to learn about installation skillsets & troubleshooting and to be transferred to AGS Service Team (FSO) in the later stage (2-3years later). 75% of travel (Within APAC region) is expected in this job.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 75% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.