Field Service Engineer; Semiconductors

If you’re seeking a role that blends high‑impact technical work with genuine lifestyle flexibility, this opportunity offers an exceptional balance. You’ll join a specialized technology provider supporting cutting‑edge manufacturing in optics, photonics, microelectronics, and emerging device markets. The organization operates with a lean, efficient, and people‑first mindset - no heavy bureaucracy, a culture built on respect, and a belief in supporting each other to deliver strong customer outcomes.

You’ll work remotely from home while engaging with pioneering customers across high‑growth sectors such as augmented reality, mobile communications, and next‑generation semiconductor technologies. The role comes with meaningful benefits including employer‑funded retirement contributions, annual bonuses, generous paid time off, travel per diem, and a monthly health‑care allowance - reflecting a company that values stability, fairness, and taking care of its people.

The role involves leading on‑site commissioning, upgrades, and optimization of complex ion‑beam and plasma‑based process systems while ensuring long‑term reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Lead on‑site commissioning, upgrades, and optimization of complex ion‑beam and plasma‑based process systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize tool uptime and ensure long‑term reliability.
• Diagnose a wide range of mechanical, electrical, plasma, vacuum, and control‑system issues using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Provide hands‑on customer training, ensuring safe and confident operation of equipment.
• Capture performance data and collaborate with engineering teams to support continuous improvement.
• Represent the company professionally as a technical partner and trusted advisor to customer engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related field.

• Experience working with advanced wafer‑processing or vacuum‑based manufacturing tools (e.g., plasma systems, ion‑beam systems, thin‑film deposition equipment, etch tools).
• Working knowledge of:
• Plasma and ion source principles, RF/MW power delivery, and high‑voltage components
• Industrial control systems such as PLCs and automation components
• Vacuum technology including pumps, gauges, valves, and gas‑delivery hardware
• Motion systems, robotics, and semiconductor handling mechanisms
• Computer systems, equipment communication interfaces, and basic data analysis
• Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to approach complex issues methodically.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and professionalism when engaging with customer teams.
• Comfort with travel in the 30–50% range depending on project load.

• Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to approach complex issues methodically.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and professionalism when engaging with customer teams.

• Competitive salary with annual cash bonuses tied to performance.
• Employer retirement contribution plus optional employee participation.
• Generous PTO program increasing with tenure.
• Monthly health‑care allowance
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• Per diem and hotel coverage when traveling.
• Supportive, respectful team culture that values efficiency, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Flexibility to work from home when not on customer assignments.

This company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.