Field Service Engineer 1

Lam Research; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform on-site repair and preventive maintenance of Lam equipment at customer sites. The role emphasizes diagnosing complex issues, minimizing downtime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with no professional experience, willingness to travel internationally, and the ability to work diverse shifts including overtime and on-call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with no professional experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams and operation manuals.
• Ability to work in a clean room with PPE.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; able to work varied shifts including overtime and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site repair and maintenance service of Lam equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose to isolate issues; minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Identify corrective actions and seek guidance from experienced staff when assessing severity.
• Undergo on-the-job training to assist with installation, start-up, or relocation at customer sites.
• Keep up to date on semiconductor capital equipment and Lam products through ongoing training and certification.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical schematics

Office software

English communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customersupport throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, andquality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutionsfor their most critical equipment and processes.

The impact you’ll make

As a Field Service Engineer at Lam, you will step into the limelight of customer support. Your work goes beyond installations and troubleshooting; it ensures the operational excellence of our complex semiconductor equipment. You're on the front lines, understanding customer needs and collaborating with various teams to deliver solutions.

What you’ll do

• Provide quality on-site repair, maintenance service of Lam’s equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct diagnostic procedures to isolate problems. Take steps to minimize downtime, system interruptions, and equipment malfunctions.
• Identify corrective actions required and request assistance from experienced staff for guidance when assessing severity of malfunctions.
• Undergo on the job training to assist with installation, start-up, or relocation of equipment at customer’s site.
• Keep up to date on semiconductor capital equipment and Lam products through learning, training, and certification.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with no previous professional experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and operation manuals.
• Able to work in a clean room environment while wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit.
• Frequently position oneself (e.g., bend, stoop, reach, walk, sit, twist, squat, kneel, climb, stand) to perform job tasks for extended periods.
• Able to travel frequently, domestically and internationally, based on customer needs, flexibility to work a variety shifts including compressed and alternative workweeks including overtime and on-call if needed.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience working in electronics field a plus.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.