Field Service Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment,25% Travel

Applied Materials, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment across semiconductor and related systems.

You will diagnose issues using basic techniques and collaborate with Senior Engineers and customers to align roadmaps and process requirements. The role requires 4–7 years in the industry, an Associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with SEM, with strong hands-on tooling skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification.
• 4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or equipment support.
• Familiarity with scanning electron microscope (SEM).
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, 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 ability to obtain a passport if travel is required.
• On-site requirements including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment.
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address issues, with senior support.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to understand roadmaps, processes, 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

SEM familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Military technical training

Trade certification

Tools

Digital multimeters

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment across semiconductor and related systems.

You will diagnose issues using basic techniques and collaborate with Senior Engineers and customers to align roadmaps and process requirements. The role requires 4–7 years in the industry, an Associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with SEM, with strong hands-on tooling skills and MS Office proficiency.