Field Service Engineer, Semiconductor Equipment 90% Travel

Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corporation in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, modify, and service our vertical diffusion furnaces onsite. This role requires frequent travel and hands-on mechanical/electrical work to ensure tool performance.

You will liaise with customers and internal teams, perform diagnostics, and complete documentation. Travel about 90% and work in Hillsboro; compensation ranges from $70.7k to $93.6k with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in a directly applicable technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years semiconductor equipment service experience.
• Strong diagnostic capability with documented, systematic troubleshooting approach.
• Ability to communicate technical risks and solutions confidently across teams.
• Travel: 90% and work model: Hillsboro, OR area.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and modify Kokusai products onsite at customer locations, including parts check, machine move-in, hardware setup/assembly and leveling.
• Provide hands-on technical support covering operation of the equipment and execute preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Serve as liaison between the customer and various Kokusai stakeholders in Japan and the USA on technical and logistical matters.
• Perform wiring tasks, signal flow checks, and interlock testing.
• Complete installation checklists and documentation and submit to QA in a timely manner.

Skills

Troubleshooting

On-site service

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Education

AAS or BS in a technical discipline

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corporation in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, modify, and service our vertical diffusion furnaces onsite. This role requires frequent travel and hands-on mechanical/electrical work to ensure tool performance.

You will liaise with customers and internal teams, perform diagnostics, and complete documentation. Travel about 90% and work in Hillsboro; compensation ranges from $70.7k to $93.6k with a comprehensive benefits package.