Semiconductor Test Field Applications Engineer

Chroma Group; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma ATE Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join its Service and Applications Engineering team. You will install, configure and optimize semiconductor test systems at customer sites, resolve issues, and bring customer requirements back to engineering.

Travel ~35–50% domestically and internationally. You will serve as the technical link between Chroma and customers, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors, while providing training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (ME/EE/CS/Industrial Tech).
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems and technical drawings.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot equipment in the field.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for customers, supporting evaluations, demos and post-sales applications.
• On-site installation, setup, calibration and acceptance testing of semiconductor test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and software issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Recommend system configurations and application solutions based on customer needs.
• Provide preventive maintenance, upgrades and ongoing field service support.
• Design review of fixtures and layouts; use CAD tools for minor design changes.
• Coordinate with internal teams on machining, fabrication and design changes.
• Prepare BOMs and cost estimates for equipment, upgrades and service kits.
• Train customers on operation and maintenance; write service reports and documentation.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Chroma ATE Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to join its Service and Applications Engineering team. You will install, configure and optimize semiconductor test systems at customer sites, resolve issues, and bring customer requirements back to engineering.

Travel ~35–50% domestically and internationally. You will serve as the technical link between Chroma and customers, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and vendors, while providing training and