Field Service Engineer – Semiconductor MO-CVD | Global Impact

AIXTRON INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Inc. is seeking experienced Field Service Engineers to support MO(CVD) semiconductor equipment in North America from our Chicago hub. You will install, service, and upgrade equipment, while coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure performance and uptime.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant semiconductor experience, a BS degree in engineering, and strong communication skills. Domestic and international travel of about 75% is expected, with on-call responsibilities and

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• 2–5 years on semiconductor equipment in mechanical, electrical, electronics, electro-mechanical, pneumatics, automation, & robotics.
• Adept in mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hand tools, multimeter, helium leak checker, and gas systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Travel domestically and internationally at least 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute all activities associated with pre-installation, installation, and start-up of equipment with minimal or no direction.
• Act as a company liaison: provide customer interface with status reports and respond to requests.
• Prepare equipment for process acceptance: testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to contract specs.
• Diagnose and repair 90% of hardware and demonstrate knowledge of software failures.
• Provide accurate documentation of all system problems and actions taken.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call support for installed base equipment problems.
• Prepare and submit all administrative requirements such as performance data and travel expense reports.
• Train less experienced employees and customer representatives on equipment operation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Travel willingness

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Education

BS degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Helium leak checker

High purity gas systems

Job description

AIXTRON Inc. is seeking experienced Field Service Engineers to support MO(CVD) semiconductor equipment in North America from our Chicago hub. You will install, service, and upgrade equipment, while coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure performance and uptime.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant semiconductor experience, a BS degree in engineering, and strong communication skills. Domestic and international travel of about 75% is expected, with on-call responsibilities and