Field Service Engineer - Early Career Opportunity

Lam Research; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the Austin, TX area to deliver on-site repair, maintenance, and installation of semiconductor equipment. You will troubleshoot complex systems, minimize downtime, and coordinate with customers and Lam teams to ensure service quality.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of field service experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams and operation manuals.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; able to work in cleanroom environments and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site repair, maintenance, installation and relocation services of Lam equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and isolate issues; minimize downtime and system interruptions.
• Maintain records and reports; coordinate activities between Lam and customers.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical systems

Customer-focused

English communication

Education

Bachelor in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for 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, and complete installation/relocation start-up services of Lam’s complex electro-mechanical and electronic systems at customer sites.
• Perform analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, conduct diagnostics, isolate issues to the component level, and take corrective actions or request assistance to minimize downtime, system interruptions, and equipment malfunctions.
• Keep up to date on semiconductor capital equipment and Lam products through learning, training, and certification.
• Maintain records and reports to coordinate activities between Lam and the customer.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, representing Lam to our valued customers, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Transparently discuss opportunities and challenges with customer to increase trust.
• Update customer on status of Lam tools as needed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without 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.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment is 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 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.

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.

Our Perks And Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.