Field Service Engineer: Semiconductor Metrology & Upgrades

Nearfield Instruments; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments in Portland, Oregon develops high throughput scanning probe microscopy metrology systems delivering atom-scale resolution. As a Field Service Engineer, you will service these systems in customers' fabs, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in hardware and software upgrades.

You will work closely with customers, gather feedback, and contribute to process improvements. Strong troubleshooting, Matlab/Python coding, and good English are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with some years of work experience in the Semiconductor industry.
• Strong knowledge of operation/applications of semiconductor metrology tools.
• 1+ years of field work experience with customer engagement, or 1+ years in IC processing/semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• As a Field Service Engineer, service semiconductor metrology systems in customer fabs and perform preventive maintenance.
• Plan and execute hardware and software upgrades, and document progress.
• Order spare parts, inspect deliveries, and prepare facilities and tools for service and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and propose improvements, contribute to test procedures and calibration steps.

Skills

Field service engineering

Customer engagement

Troubleshooting

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

English proficiency

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Semiconductor metrology tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Nearfield Instruments in Portland, Oregon develops high throughput scanning probe microscopy metrology systems delivering atom-scale resolution. As a Field Service Engineer, you will service these systems in customers' fabs, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in hardware and software upgrades.

You will work closely with customers, gather feedback, and contribute to process improvements. Strong troubleshooting, Matlab/Python coding, and good English are required.