Field Applications Engineer — Semiconductor Instrumentation

HotFoot Recruiters; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support field service operations for a semiconductor customer base in North Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes high-purity water and gas monitoring systems, online chemical analyzers, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and on-site support.

The ideal candidate has engineering, chemistry, analytical instrumentation, or related field experience, with readiness for industrial environments and travel to Taiwan for training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant technical field experience may also be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in field service, analytical instrumentation, gas analyzers, water quality systems, semiconductor facilities, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related technical environments preferred.
• Experience with online analyzers, chemical analysis equipment, LC systems, mass spectrometry, or related instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-purity online chemical analyzers, water quality monitoring systems, and related instrumentation.
• Support installation, commissioning, calibration, and field service of monitoring equipment at semiconductor customer sites.
• Follow standardized procedures for chemical reagent preparation, mixing, handling, and equipment support.
• Maintain accurate technical logs, maintenance records, calibration reports, chemical usage records, and service documentation.
• Assist with identifying equipment issues, troubleshooting system performance, and coordinating technical solutions with internal engineering teams.
• Communicate professionally with customer site contacts, internal technical teams, and overseas engineering support teams.
• Support semiconductor facility operations in subfab or industrial environments, including walking jobsite areas and wearing required PPE.
• Follow all site-specific safety requirements, including chemical handling, PPE, steel-toe footwear, and customer safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes, technical procedures, and customer service standards.
• Travel to Taiwan for technical training as needed.
• Perform additional technical service and field support duties as assigned.

Skills

Field service

Analytical instrumentation

Gas analyzers

Water quality systems

Semiconductor facilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or related field

Associate degree + 3+ years field experience

Tools

LC systems

Mass spectrometry

Chemical analysis equipment

Job description

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to support field service operations for a semiconductor customer base in North Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes high-purity water and gas monitoring systems, online chemical analyzers, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and on-site support.

The ideal candidate has engineering, chemistry, analytical instrumentation, or related field experience, with readiness for industrial environments and travel to Taiwan for training.