Semiconductor Field Service Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will perform diagnostics and coordinate with customers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, travel up to 20%, and a commitment to safety and on-site requirements. A strong team-leader mindset and willingness to mentor junior engineers are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification.
• 4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.
• Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Hand tools

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Digital multimeters

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will perform diagnostics and coordinate with customers to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, travel up to 20%, and a commitment to safety and on-site requirements. A strong team-leader mindset and willingness to mentor junior engineers are preferred.