Field Service/Start-Up Technician

Kelly Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking Field Service / Start-Up Technicians to support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor equipment at customer sites in the Austin area. Travel is significant, and the role involves hands-on technical work with electrical and mechanical systems.

Levels I & II require strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, with the ability to read blueprints and SOPs, and to train customer technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; associate/ technical degree preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong communication skills in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation, service, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues.
• Perform equipment start-ups, upgrades, and modifications as needed.
• Read and follow technical documentation, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and SOPs.
• Diagnose equipment problems and replace or install components as required.
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, engineers, and supervisors to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Customer-facing communication

Safety mindset

Education

Associate or technical degree in Electronics/Engineering/Mechanical Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Field Service / Start-Up Technician (Semiconductor Industry)

Location: Austin, TX

Travel: Positions typically require significant travel (10% - 100%)

Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hr (dependent on shift and level)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Contract Type: W2 through Staffing Supplier

*Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

We are seeking Field Service / Start-Up Technicians (Levels I & II) to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor manufacturing equipment at customer sites. This position is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude who are comfortable working in a highly technical, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation, service, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues.
• Perform equipment start-ups, upgrades, and modifications as needed.
• Read and follow technical documentation, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and written procedures/SOPs.
• Diagnose equipment problems and replace or install components as required.
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, engineers, and supervisors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records and reports.
• Train or assist customer technicians with equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and customer-site requirements.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and other assigned property.
• Travel domestically as required based on business needs, including customer sites, training facilities, and company locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate or technical degree in Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment.
• Safety-focused mindset.
• Ability and willingness to travel based on business requirements.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively we welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.