Senior Field Service Engineer — Semiconductor Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade equipment at customer sites in the Phoenix area. You will troubleshoot with basic diagnostics, coordinate with customers, and work with senior engineers to resolve issues, while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The role requires 4–7 years in semiconductor equipment support, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent military training or field service experience.
• 4–7 years in semiconductor or equipment support industry.
• Strong mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics knowledge.
• Proficient with basic diagnostic tools including multimeters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver's license and passport if travel.
• Willing to meet on-site safety and COVID protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment onsite.
• Use basic diagnostics to address issues with assistance from seniors.
• Coordinate with customers to understand roadmaps and requirements.
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.
• Travel and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical theory

Multimeter usage

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's Degree, or equivalent training

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Hand tools

Digital multimeters

PPE usage

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and upgrade equipment at customer sites in the Phoenix area. You will troubleshoot with basic diagnostics, coordinate with customers, and work with senior engineers to resolve issues, while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The role requires 4–7 years in semiconductor equipment support, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and willingness to travel up to 20%.