Field Service Engineer – Texas

tsu.edu; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JST in the Greater Houston Area, TX is seeking a technically skilled Field Service Engineer to support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated wet processing equipment at customer facilities. You will commission and qualify advanced semiconductor wet bench systems, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/controls issues, support PLC-based control systems, interpret schematics and drawings, and train customers on operation and maintenance.

Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, PLCs, or complex manufacturing systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Responsibilities

• Commission and qualify advanced semiconductor wet bench systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and process-related issues
• Support PLC-based control systems and automated equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance
• Perform field modifications, repairs, and system upgrades
• Document service activities and communicate findings to engineering teams

Skills

Semiconductor equipment experience

Industrial automation

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Electronics / Semiconductor Manufacturing

Job description

Location: Greater Houston Area, TX (Travel Required)

Join JST

JST is a leading provider of wet process and precision cleaning solutions for the semiconductor, biomedical, and advanced manufacturing industries. We design, build, install, and support custom wet bench systems for customers around the world.

We're looking for a technically skilled Field Service Engineer to support the installation, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated wet processing equipment at customer facilities.

What You'll Do

• Commission and qualify advanced semiconductor wet bench systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and process-related issues
• Support PLC-based control systems and automated equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance
• Perform field modifications, repairs, and system upgrades
• Document service activities and communicate findings to engineering teams

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, PLCs, or complex manufacturing systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor processing equipment
• Automated manufacturing systems
• Wet process or chemical handling equipment

Why JST?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Referral Program
• Potential Relocation Assistance

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy:

JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy

All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.