Field Service Engineer II / Senior Field Service Engineer

Hitachi; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking Field Service Engineers to perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on E.C.R. Etching Systems at customer sites across the United States and internationally.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work onsite, with potential overtime and compressed workweeks. Positions include Senior Field Service Engineer (3–5+ years) and Field Service Engineer II (1–3+ years), with the option of on-site customer interactions and travel as

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience for Field Service Engineer II; 3–5+ years for Senior Field Service Engineer in semiconductor equipment repair (etch preferred).
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on Hitachi E.C.R. Etching Systems at customer facilities (US and international).
• Provide technical guidance to junior field engineers and customers.
• Perform system installations and complete field service documentation for reliability tracking and billing.

Skills

Customer service experience

Field service experience

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Location:

(HTA) AUS (Austin, TX)

Job ID:

R0149589

Date Posted:

2026-10-23

Company Name:

HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Customer Onsite

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT: Onsite at Customer location

WORK LOCATION: AUS (Austin, TX)

EXPECTED PAY RANGE :$ 26.27 - $ 44.13 per hour

This pay range is for the position’s base salary only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Service Engineer’s will be responsible for preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Hitachi’s E.C.R. Etching Systems at customer facilities throughout the United States and international. Field Service Engineers (FSE) will be responsible to maintain the following sub systems; electronic, electrical, electro-magnetic, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, microwave, radio frequency, gas delivery, and wafer transfer systems. FSEs report to customers manufacturing facility daily and take direction for the Hitachi Technical Supervisor. Compressed workweeks may apply. The FSE must be willing to work overtime upon request. Field engineers will interface with site coordinator to perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The FSE is responsible for addressing all service-related issues at customer sites and providing training to customers and new field engineers. (E)

The FSE provides technical guidance to junior field engineers and customers.

The FSE is responsible for performing system installations at customer sites and completing field service documentation utilized for tracking system reliability and customer billing.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree in related field preferred or

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Senior Field Service Engineer – Should have 3 to 5+ years experience repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment (preferably in etch). The candidate should also possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

Field Service Engineer II – Should have 1 to 3+ years experience repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment (preferably in etch). The candidate should also possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Customer interface and communication skills are necessary for this position.

The FSE must be able to resolve difficult technical issues and devise long term plans to resolve ongoing service related issues at customer sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hairstyle), color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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