Field Service Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

Salary: $31.00 – $42.40 per hour

Location:

Boise,

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment.
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers.
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers and/or the customer to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

• Completion of an associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification.
• 4–7 years of work experience in the semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.
• Ability to meet all on‑site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID‑19 protocols.

This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., distinguishing between colors, and working with electricity. The role involves working in a clean room, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 20% of the time
• Relocation Eligible:
  Yes
• Salary and compensation are based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e‑mail at Ac, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877‑612‑7547, option 1.