Entry-Level Field Service Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 107,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is hiring a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) for early career opportunities. You will install, maintain, and upgrade semiconductor equipment at customer sites, collaborating with senior engineers and internal teams to ensure smooth operation and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, problem-solving with cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for growth within a global leader in materials science and engineering.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience or military technical training.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in technical systems.
• Willingness to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to diagnose and solve basic technical problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet on-site safety, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Passport and travel readiness for potential assignments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Field Service Engineers to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment.
• Learn to use digital analytics and tools to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment performance, with mentorship and guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided).
• Communicate directly with customers in a professional and supportive manner.
• Follow safety, quality, and process guidelines while working in customer environments.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as you grow in the role.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Diagnose & solve problems

Communication skills

Safety & procedures

Customer interaction

Passport/Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Materials is hiring a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) for early career opportunities. You will install, maintain, and upgrade semiconductor equipment at customer sites, collaborating with senior engineers and internal teams to ensure smooth operation and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, problem-solving with cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for growth within a global leader in materials science and engineering.