Field Application Engineer Milpitas, CA October 28, 2026

Chroma Group; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma ATE Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join its Service and Applications Engineering team. You will install, configure and optimize semiconductor test systems at customer sites, resolve issues, and bring customer requirements back to engineering.

Travel ~35–50% domestically and internationally. You will serve as the technical link between Chroma and customers, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors, while providing training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (ME/EE/CS/Industrial Tech).
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems and technical drawings.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot equipment in the field.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for customers, supporting evaluations, demos and post-sales applications.
• On-site installation, setup, calibration and acceptance testing of semiconductor test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and software issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Recommend system configurations and application solutions based on customer needs.
• Provide preventive maintenance, upgrades and ongoing field service support.
• Design review of fixtures and layouts; use CAD tools for minor design changes.
• Coordinate with internal teams on machining, fabrication and design changes.
• Prepare BOMs and cost estimates for equipment, upgrades and service kits.
• Train customers on operation and maintenance; write service reports and documentation.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Chroma ATE Inc., a global leader in Test, Measurement, Inspection, and Automation solutions, is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join its Service and Applications Engineering team in Milpitas, CA.

The Field Applications Engineer is the technical link between Chroma and its customers: installing, configuring, and optimizing semiconductor test systems at customer sites, resolving application and service issues, and bringing customer requirements back to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned customers, supporting product evaluations, demonstrations, and post-sales applications support for test systems
• Perform on-site installation, setup, calibration, and acceptance testing of semiconductor test equipment at customer facilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues in the field; perform root-cause analysis and document corrective actions
• Work with customers to understand their test requirements and recommend system configurations, fixtures, and application solutions
• Provide preventive maintenance, equipment adjustment, upgrades, and ongoing field service support
• Review mechanical designs, layouts, stress considerations, and tolerances to support application requirements
• Use 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) for fixture design, layout updates, and minor design changes
• Coordinate with internal engineering, manufacturing teams, and vendors on machining, fabrication, and design changes based on customer and service needs
• Prepare and update BOMs and support cost estimates for equipment, upgrades, and service kits
• Train customers on equipment operation, routine maintenance, and best practices
• Write service reports, field issue summaries, and technical documentation; communicate customer feedback to product and engineering teams, including teams at Chroma headquarters
• Safely use hand tools and test instruments for equipment installation, alignment, and maintenance
• Travel to customer sites domestically and internationally, approximately 35 – 50% of the time

Qualification and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field
• Background in electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications, and use them to troubleshoot and debug equipment
• Working knowledge of computers and peripherals
• Proficiency with hand tools for equipment installation, alignment, and maintenance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers
• Ability to travel 35–50% domestically and internationally
• Hands-on equipment work that includes standing, bending, reaching, and using hand tools for extended periods

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience in field service, applications engineering, or a related role
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, service, and maintenance
• Experience in or knowledge of the semiconductor industry
• Knowledge of thermal equipment and thermal control
• Programming experience in C++, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, including API-based applications
• Bilingual English/Mandarin, to support communication with Mandarin-speaking customers and engineering teams

Chroma ATE, Inc. (US) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.