Senior Field Service Engineer

Nova Measuring Instruments; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Field Service Engineer who will support customer-site metrology systems, install, troubleshoot, and upgrade equipment, and coordinate with R&D for new product technology.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, demonstrate strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, and have first-rate troubleshooting skills. Travel, training, and strict safety adherence are part of the role.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with independent troubleshooting ability.
• First level software troubleshooting and support.
• Experience with multi-discipline semiconductor metrology equipment.
• Working knowledge of SECS/HSMS and equipment integration.
• Understanding of semiconductor practices, safety, ergonomics, and yield requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Nova and End Users service as defined under Nova's warranty and service support agreements.
• Maintain proper reporting methods for all activities of customer support as defined by the Service Manager.
• Assist in new equipment installations, add-ons, and upgrades.
• Provide feedback to the US headquarters based on experience gained with customers.
• Produce regular reports to customer and Nova management.
• Provide customer training and retraining.
• Ensure an adequate level of know how among customers' users.
• Manage Nova's parts inventory at the locations assigned to this position.
• Assist in setting Nova's spare parts stock policy and maintain proper levels of stock.
• Repair parts and components according to general service policy.
• Verify that spare systems are stored properly and are available without delay when needed.
• Provide sales support and sales-related information.
• Collaborate with sales and customer on-site evaluations.
• Be familiar with customer operating methods, procedures, and policy.
• Adhere to customers' site policies and guidelines with regards to safety, performance and behavior.
• Maintain customers' information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Be polite, cordial, considerate, and respectful when communicating with customers.
• Provide customer support during working schedule defined by service contract.
• Be prepared to support the customer beyond the defined working schedule as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Software troubleshooting

Semiconductor metrology experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SECS/HSMS

Job description

Our Global Business Group at Nova is looking for a Field Service Engineer who is a self-starter, has a positive attitude, is a team player, and can support our systems at the customer site in a professional manner. The FSE will perform engineering and technical activities, while utilizing company's R&D teams to direct technology development of new products.

• Nova provides insights into process control in the world's most technologically advanced industry. We employ physics, math, algorithms, software and hardware expertise to redefine the limits of possible in semiconductors' manufacturing.
• We invite you to join our dreamers and winners! Brilliant high- aimers who see impossible as the starting point to exciting challenges, and work together in multidisciplinary global teams to find answers.
• We dive deep, into the nanometric and atomic levels, to extract unique insights and provide our customers and partners with crucial decision-making data. Each and every one of us helps redefine what people can achieve through technology.

We simply do things differently. What about you?

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized between 2022-2026 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you'll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Nova and End Users service as defined under Nova's warranty and service support agreements
• Maintain proper reporting methods for all activities of customer support as defined by the Service Manager
• Assist in new equipment installations, "add-ons," and upgrades
• Provide feedback to the US headquarters based on experience gained with customers
• Produce regular reports to customer and Nova management
• Provide customer training and retraining
• Ensure an adequate level of know how among customers' 'users'
• Manage Nova's parts inventory at the locations assigned to this position
• Assist in setting Nova's spare parts stock policy and maintain proper levels of stock in accordance with that policy
• Repair parts and components according to general service policyVerify that spare systems are stored properly and are available without delay when needed
• Provide sales support and sales related information
• Collaborate with sales and customer on-site evaluations
• Be familiar with customer operating methods, procedures, and policy
• Adhere to customers' site policies and guidelines with regards to safety, performance and behavior
• Maintain customers' information with the utmost confidentiality
• Be polite, cordial, considerate, and respectful when communicating with customers
• Provide customer support during working schedule defined by service contract
• Be prepared to support the customer beyond the defined working schedule as required

Requirements

• BS in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with independent troubleshooting ability.
• First level software troubleshooting and support
• Previous experience working with multi-discipline semiconductor metrology equipment preferred
• The FSE should have working knowledge of integration with different equipment platforms and communication protocols such as SECS/ HSMS
• Understanding of semiconductor practices, safety, ergonomics, and yield requirements

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