Field Service Engineer

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 134,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Meridian, Idaho to support 100% field-based assignments across domestic and international travel.

The role involves diagnosing complex failures, reading P&IDs and electrical schematics, and applying engineering principles to improve equipment performance in semiconductor wet processing systems. You will lead startup, commissioning, and qualification activities, serve as a technical consultant to customers, and document outcomes

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering/tech or related field, with 5+ years field experience.
• Experience troubleshooting semiconductor processing equipment and automated systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics to diagnose issues.
• Hands-on wiring, soldering, and installing components with proper labeling.

Responsibilities

• Flight travel to customer sites for field support and projects.
• Analyze complex system failures using diagnostics to restore performance.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and qualification of wet bench systems.
• Document changes and advise on upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Independent judgment

Field service

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Tech

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Chemistry

5+ years semiconductor equipment experience

Tools

PLC controls (ladder logic)

Electrical schematics

Global Shop time/material tracking

Job description

Our client, a leader in semiconductor wet processing equipment, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. As a Field Service Engineer, you will be part of the Field Service department supporting customer sites and technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the confidence to apply independent judgment to resolve non-routine technical challenges.

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Location: Meridian, Idaho

Pay Range: $32 - $47 hourly

What's the Job?

• 100% Field-based role with domestic and international travel to support customers.
• Analyze complex system failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and engineering principles to restore equipment performance.
• Interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose non-routine problems accurately.
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop innovative solutions for equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and qualification of sophisticated automated wet bench systems, ensuring performance aligns with SEMI standards and customer specifications.
• Serve as a primary technical consultant to customers—recommending equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process optimizations while documenting outcomes and engineering changes.

What's Needed?

• Associate Science degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field; OR a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related scientific field; OR an equivalent combination of specialized technical education and extensive field experience (minimum 5 years) in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting semiconductor processing equipment and automated systems, including PLC-based controls (ladder logic and control algorithms).
• Ability to read and apply engineering documentation such as P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose and correct issues.
• Hands-on capability to perform point-to-point wiring and soldering, assemble and bundle electrical wiring with proper labeling, and install valves, fittings, and plumbing components for leak-tight connections.
• Working knowledge of safe tool operation and field documentation practices, including accurate time/material tracking in Global Shop and clear communication between customers and factory personnel.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise to real-world semiconductor wet processing challenges and drive measurable equipment performance improvements.
• Ownership of system integration, startup, commissioning, and qualification—where your decisions directly impact customer outcomes.
• A role that values independent judgment and engineering discretion when addressing non-routine technical problems.
• Chance to build credibility as a trusted technical consultant by delivering customized training and practical guidance to customers.
• Meaningful contribution to continuous improvement through technical reports, documented engineering changes, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.