Field Service Engineer: Process, Diagnostics & Control

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment in Santa Clara, CA. You will troubleshoot using diagnostic techniques and collaborate with senior engineers to meet roadmaps and operational goals.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 4–7 years in semiconductor equipment, SEM familiarity, and strong mechanical aptitude. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification.
• 4-7 years in semiconductor or equipment support industry.
• Familiarity with scanning electron microscope (SEM).
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their use, including digital multimeters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and passport ability.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment.
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to address issues with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers.
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers and customers to understand roadmaps and requirements.
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hand tools proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment in Santa Clara, CA. You will troubleshoot using diagnostic techniques and collaborate with senior engineers to meet roadmaps and operational goals.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 4–7 years in semiconductor equipment, SEM familiarity, and strong mechanical aptitude. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 25% as needed.