Field Service Engineer II - Next-Gen Semiconductor Equipment

ASM International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International is seeking a Field Service Engineer II to install, maintain and troubleshoot advanced semiconductor capital equipment at customer sites in the Phoenix area. You will work directly in customer fabrication facilities to maximize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 4+ years of OEM field service or manufacturing experience, travel up to 25-75%, and the ability to read electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and gas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent military technical training.
• 4+ years of experience supporting OEM semiconductor capital equipment in field service or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to obtain Level 3 certification through ASM's Global Training Center (GTC).
• Knowledge of wafer fabrication environments and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience troubleshooting gas delivery systems, vacuum systems, RF plasma systems, and semiconductor equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and gas schematics.
• Knowledge of robotics, microprocessor-based controllers, and basic software concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, oscilloscopes, and digital volt meters (DVMs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively in team environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to work in semiconductor cleanroom environments and travel up to 25-75% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, qualification, startup, checkout, and decommissioning of ASM's complex semiconductor capital equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on ASM systems.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, gas delivery, RF plasma, robotics, and microprocessor-controlled systems.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to isolate equipment issues and develop corrective actions.
• Produce daily status updates, pass-down reports, and issue escalations.
• Share lessons learned and technical resolutions with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain service documentation, maintenance records, and parts usage.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Volt Meter (DVM)

Robotics controllers

Job description

ASM International is seeking a Field Service Engineer II to install, maintain and troubleshoot advanced semiconductor capital equipment at customer sites in the Phoenix area. You will work directly in customer fabrication facilities to maximize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 4+ years of OEM field service or manufacturing experience, travel up to 25-75%, and the ability to read electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and gas