Field Service Engineer -Idaho

JST; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

JST is a Field Service Engineer role focused on troubleshooting, installing, starting up, and maintaining automated wet bench systems in semiconductor processing. You will travel up to 75% to customer locations domestically and internationally, lead startup activities, program PLCs, and document service findings.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong diagnostic skills, and hands-on abilities in wiring and soldering, with the flexibility for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree as specified; or equivalent with 5 years experience in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or precision manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.
• Experience with semiconductor processing equipment, PLCs, or automated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures using diagnostic techniques.
• Interpret specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics to identify issues.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and qualification of automated wet bench systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems including ladder logic.
• Document service activities and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Job description

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving technical issues related to semiconductor wet processing equipment. This position supports equipment installation, system integration, startup, commissioning, and qualification of automated wet bench systems. The role provides technical support to customers, identifies equipment issues, and develops solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Travel Requirement: This position requires up to 75% domestic and international travel to customer locations for equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures using diagnostic techniques and engineering principles.
• Interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Develop solutions for equipment modifications, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and qualification activities for automated wet bench systems.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including ladder logic and automated controls.
• Verify equipment performance according to SEMI standards and customer specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to customers regarding equipment operation, maintenance, and optimization.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements.
• Prepare technical reports documenting equipment performance, troubleshooting findings, and recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for equipment and product design improvements.
• Perform point-to-point wiring and soldering according to engineering specifications.
• Assemble, organize, and label electrical wiring and components.
• Install and assemble valves, fittings, and plumbing components to ensure proper connections.
• Perform plastic welding on materials including PVC-C, PVDF, and Halar.
• Identify, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical components, including relays, controllers, switches, motors, pumps, and drives.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, multimeters, soldering equipment, crimpers, and other technical equipment.
• Maintain effective communication between customers, engineering teams, and factory personnel.
• Document service activities, equipment modifications, schematic updates, and blueprint changes.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related scientific field; OR
• Equivalent combination of technical education and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 75% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with semiconductor processing equipment, PLCs, or automated systems.
• Professional certifications or specialized training in relevant technical areas.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or field service.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating integrity, simplicity, trust, respect, and shared risk while contributing to the success of the company.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, and work on feet for the duration of a shift.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle, and operate hand tools, power tools, or controls.

About JST

JST is an industry leader dedicated to providing state-of-the-art wet processing, drying, and chemical management tools for applications in semiconductors, electronics, flat panel displays, optoelectronics, medical devices, and other industries where cleanliness is critical.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Possible Relocation Assistance

Important Notes

JST is an AA/EEO employer. Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination. Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.