PDC Field Service Engineer: Eyes of the Fab

Applied Materials; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) to install, maintain, and upgrade advanced PDC metrology and inspection equipment at customer sites. You’ll troubleshoot complex issues, coordinate with customers, and ensure high tool uptime in a fast-paced fab environment.

You will work hands-on with optics, lasers, vacuum systems, and precision mechanics, delivering training and technical support while collaborating with customer and engineering teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade certification required or equivalent experience.
• 4-7 years of semiconductor/equipment support experience.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and DMMs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Install, qualify, maintain, and repair PDC metrology and inspection equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and upgrades.
• Diagnose hardware, software, optical, vacuum, and process issues.
• Support tools that impact wafer yield, process control, and fab productivity.
• Collaborate with customer and engineering teams to optimize tool performance.
• Analyze tool data and system performance for improvements.
• Execute equipment certifications and maintain safety/operational standards.
• Provide timely technical support in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across sites.
• Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Vacuum systems knowledge

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Hand tools usage

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or trade certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) to install, maintain, and upgrade advanced PDC metrology and inspection equipment at customer sites. You’ll troubleshoot complex issues, coordinate with customers, and ensure high tool uptime in a fast-paced fab environment.

You will work hands-on with optics, lasers, vacuum systems, and precision mechanics, delivering training and technical support while collaborating with customer and engineering teams to optimize