Semiconductor Field Service Engineer – Equipment & Maintenance

Applied Materials, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain SEM-based inspection systems for customers in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will diagnose issues, coordinate with senior engineers, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, and gas systems. You’ll train junior engineers, support process yields, and travel up to 20% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in semiconductor equipment support.
• Experience with SEM tools or e-beam inspection systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with vacuum systems, electron beam fundamentals, and precision motion systems.
• Solid communication skills and basic Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade Applied Materials PDC SEM-based inspection systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment using standard diagnostics, with support from senior engineers as needed.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electron beam, vacuum, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Support customers in improving defect inspection performance and yield.
• Work with customers and internal teams to understand process flows and inspection requirements.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate directly with customers to ensure tool uptime and performance.

Skills

SEM tools

E-beam inspection

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

MS Office

Driving/travel

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SEM tools

E-beam inspection

Vacuum systems

Precision motion

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain SEM-based inspection systems for customers in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will diagnose issues, coordinate with senior engineers, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, and gas systems. You’ll train junior engineers, support process yields, and travel up to 20% to customer sites.