Senior Field Service Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment. You will use digital analytics for troubleshooting and coordinate with customers to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, travel up to 25%, and the ability to meet on-site safety standards. On-site training and career growth are emphasized in a global leader in semiconductor equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment.
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address issues with Senior Engineers’ support.
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers and customers to understand roadmaps and business challenges.
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office basics

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or military technical training or trade certification

4-7 years semiconductor or equipment support experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment. You will use digital analytics for troubleshooting and coordinate with customers to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, travel up to 25%, and the ability to meet on-site safety standards. On-site training and career growth are emphasized in a global leader in semiconductor equipment.