Field Service Engineer

AARD Technology LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

AARD Technology LLC is seeking a field service engineer to service and maintain ion beam-based manufacturing equipment, install new systems, and upgrade existing setups. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and provide warranty support.

The role requires reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, plus strong problem-solving and customer-facing skills. Expect travel 30–50% with potential for remote work options where feasible.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service and maintenance of ion beam based manufacturing equipment, including: Install new systems.
• Upgrade existing systems.
• Diagnose problems and repair equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and warranty support.
• Train customers in machine usage and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology / Electronics / Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Physics / Materials Science

Technical diploma / certification / military training

Tools

Vacuum pumps

RF/Microwave generators

Electrical controls / PLCs

SECS/GEM interface

SQL databases

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Job Duties

• Responsible for service and maintenance of ion beam based manufacturing equipment, including:
• Install new systems
• Upgrade existing systems
• Diagnose problems and repair equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and warranty support
• Train customers in machine usage and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, or Mechatronics
• or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science,
• or
• Relevant technical diploma, certification, or military technical training.
• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to interface with customers respectfully and politely
• Good problem solving skills
• Willingness to travel 30 – 50%

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience working in semiconductor or optics fabricators with ion beam or plasma based process manufacturing equipment such as IBE, RIE, IBD, PVD, CVD, etc.
• Familiarity with
• Ion Beam Sources, Plasma Sources, Neutralizers
• Power supplies, RF and Microwave Generators
• Electrical controls, PLC’s,
• PC’s, RAID systems, SQL databases, SECS/GEM interface
• Vacuum pumps, valves, gauges
• Gas delivery systems, RGAs
• Linear and rotary actuators, motor controllers, Hydraulics,
• VCE, wafer handling robots, code readers

Flexible work from home options available.