Field Service Engineer

Nova Measuring Instruments; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support our metrology systems at customer sites across the US, including Phoenix, AZ. You will work with R&D teams to diagnose, repair, and upgrade equipment while delivering exceptional service and training to users.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in field service for semiconductor equipment, and willingness to travel nationally and internationally (15-20%).

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of field service experience on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of optics, GUI software, and mechanical components.
• Ability to travel US and internationally (15–20%).

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise Customer Support policy for Nova End Users in the field.
• Support service under warranty and service agreements.
• Maintain reporting for customer support activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory and stock levels.
• Assist in equipment installations, add-ons, and upgrades.
• Provide feedback to HQ based on customer experience.
• Collaborate with sales and on-site evaluations.
• Provide customer training and retraining.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports on customer status and inventory.

Skills

Field service engineering

Travel readiness

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical understanding

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SECS/ HSMS

Job description

Our Global Business Group at Nova is looking for a Field Service Engineer who is a self-starter, has a positive attitude, is a team player, and can support our systems at the customer site in a professional manner. The FSE will perform engineering and technical activities, while utilizing company’s R&D teams to direct technology development of new products.

Why Nova:

• Certified Best Places to Work from"Great Places to Work" between 2022-2026 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category
• Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers
• You’ll be joining Nova’s Global Business Group (GBG), a collaborative and high-performing organization that values teamwork, innovation, ownership, and customer success.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Customer Support Policy for the Nova End User. Supervise, maintain, and support Nova systems in the field
• Support Nova and End Users service as defined under Nova’s warranty and service support agreements
• Maintain proper reporting methods for all activities of customer support as defined by the US Customer Support Manager
• Maintain Nova’s parts inventory under the position’s control. Maintain proper level of stock in accordance with Nova’s spare parts stock policy, as set from time to time
• Assist in new equipment installations, “add-ons,” and upgrades
• Provide feedback to the US headquarters based on experience gained with customers
• Employ FSRs for all service activities
• Produce a weekly report on assigned customers/systems covering: System’s status, pare to chart, forwarding of all FSRs, customer’s relevant information, sales support issues, and inventory consumption and levels (monthly)
• Provide customer training and retraining. Ensure an adequate level of know how among customers’ ‘users’.
• Manage Nova’s parts inventory at the locations assigned to this position.
• Assist in setting Nova’s spare parts stock policy and maintain proper levels of stock in accordance with that policy.
• Repair parts and components according to general service policy.
• Verify that spare systems are stored properly by customers and are available without delay when needed.
• Provide sales support and sales related information.
• Collaborate with sales and customer on-site evaluations.

What will make you succeed in the role?

• Working knowledge of integration with different equipment platforms, communication protocols such as SECS/ HSMS
• Understanding of semiconductor practices, safety, ergonomics, and yield requirements

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• 3 + years of experience in the field

• Previous experience working with multi-discipline semiconductor manufacturing equipment, metrology
• Knowledge in optics, GUI SW design, and mechanical components
• Ability to travel US and Internationally
• Travel for training and support: 15% -20%

Get to know us better

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1600 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, handling critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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