Customer Engineer III

Applied Materials; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment at various sites. You will troubleshoot complex issues using diagnostics and coordinate with customers to ensure minimal downtime.

The role requires 4+ years in the semiconductor or related industries, an Associate degree or equivalent training, and a valid driver's license; travel up to 25% is expected. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable military technical training plus field service experience.
• 4+ years in semiconductor or equipment-support industries (REQUIRED).
• Precision mechanical repair experience preferred.
• Familiarity with test equipment; oscilloscope experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and passport if travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
• Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with diagnostic tools
• Follow and generate documented procedures and task plans
• Communicate with customers and internal teams; lead projects as needed
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned

Skills

Precision mechanical aptitude

Test equipment familiarity

Hand tools proficiency

Electrical/electronics understanding

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or military technical training

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Test equipment

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

Salary:

$37.00 - $51.20

Location:

Allen,TX

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.

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Role Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
• Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as company diagnostic tools and documentation, to solve complex equipment issues
• Follow and generate documented procedures and published task plans
• Communicate with customers and internal business units, lead projects as necessary
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate degree or comparable military technical training and field service experience
• 4+ years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry REQUIRED
• Precision mechanical equipment repair experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Familiarity with test equipment, oscilloscope experience preferred
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters
• 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 COVID-19 protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Project management skills and ability to lead key customer and internal product meetings

Physical Requirements

This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room , it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.