Installation Engineer - Semiconductor (Epitaxy)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an Installation Engineer to support European regions, primarily Italy. You will install, test, and upgrade semiconductor production equipment and coordinate with customers to ensure smooth operation.

Role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, willingness to travel up to 75%, and proactive communication with teams. Full training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• University Degree or ITS Meccatronico diploma with technical background.
• Open to junior profiles.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues during installation.
• Ability to communicate daily pass-downs and equipment status.
• Project management to control installation within budget and timeline.
• Autonomous work capability.
• Strong English written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Extensive travel across Europe (75%).

Responsibilities

• Perform installation tasks (mechanical assembly, electrical connections, robot calibrations).
• Follow checklists and procedures; ensure schematics are available before work.
• Test equipment with guidance from senior engineers and existing docs.
• Communicate with engineers and participate in escalation calls.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce installation time and costs.
• Provide reporting of status, hours worked, and non-conformances.
• Adhere to security and quality standards of Applied Materials and customers.

Skills

University degree

Mechatronics background

Troubleshooting

English communication

MS Office knowledge

Education

University Degree or ITS Meccatronico Diploma

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:
€36.800,00 - €50.600,00

Location:
Agrate MB,ITA, Milan,ITA

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.

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.

In order to support our long-term development, we are looking for talents to join our teams in Europe (Dresden, Germany / Dublin, Ireland / Grenoble, France). Within our Installation department, we are looking for our Installation Engineer to support European regions .

The iTeam (Installation team) stands for the Installation of semiconductors production equipment across the European Region (mainly Italy, in Germany, Ireland, France).

We roll in, assemble, connect, and test the new systems until we hand over to our service team and our customers for the manufacturing of wafers to kick off.

Being part of the Install Task Force is more than a job, it is a way of life. As a team we travel approx. 75 % of our working time , and also get opportunities to support installations worldwide.

Thisposition demands technical expertise, customer focus, team involvement and flexibility to travel.

Full trainingonour equipment will be provided through mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independently installation tasks (mechanical assembly, electrical connections, robot calibrations), from the integration to the inspection of the tools includingtroubleshootingin case of issues.
• Follow all checklists and procedures and ensure correct procedures and schematics are available prior to performing work.
• Test equipment with assistance from senior engineers, existing documentation and diagnostic techniques.
• Respond to factory issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce installation cycle time and costs.
• Provide accurate reporting of status, hours worked and non-conformances.
• Adhere to the security policy and quality standards of Applied Materials and its customers.

Skills and Experience required

• University Degree or ITS Meccatronico Post - Diploma, degree with technical background (mechanical assembly, equipment installation, maintenance, mechatronics, electronics, electrical, mechanical, or similar...)
• Position open to junior profiles.
• Troubleshooting skills to solve mechanical and electrical issues during system installation.
• Ability to communicate daily pass-downs and equipment status reports.
• Project management skills to control installation project within budget, timeline and installation quality requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Good English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good Knowledge of the MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint)
• The position requires extensive travelling throughout Europe (75% of the time,depending on overall activity requirements)

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 75% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.