Semiconductor Field Service Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, and service advanced semiconductor equipment at customer sites in Santa Clara, CA.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, and process issues and provide hands-on technical guidance to customers. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, upgrades, and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

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

• Installing and commissioning advanced semiconductor equipment
• Troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, software, and process issues
• Delivering exceptional customer support and technical guidance
• Performing maintenance and upgrades on cutting-edge systems
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to drive solutions
• Helping customers maximize tool performance, productivity, and uptime

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Troubleshooting ability

Education

Associate degree or military technical training or trade certification

Tools

Digital multimeters

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, and service advanced semiconductor equipment at customer sites in Santa Clara, CA.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, and process issues and provide hands-on technical guidance to customers. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, upgrades, and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.