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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that enable the production of advanced display and semiconductor chips. We design, build, and service cutting‑edge equipment that supports the manufacturing of the world’s most advanced technologies such as AI and IoT.

Salary: $31.00 - $42.35 per hour.

Locations:
Boise, ;
Hillsboro, OR;
Malta, NY;
Phoenix, AZ.

A Field Service Engineer serves as the direct liaison with customers, collaborating closely to install, maintain, and upgrade semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Installation and integration of multi‑million dollar precision wafer fabrication systems through customer handoff.
• Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, DVMs, software diagnostics) to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems.
• Reviewing equipment engineering specifications and providing feedback for factory improvements.
• Building and maintaining customer satisfaction through clear, consistent communication and knowledge sharing.
• Providing global support, including travel to customer sites, manufacturing, and R&D engineering labs.

• Capable of operating in high‑pressure and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to solve complex electro‑mechanical problems.
• Creative problem‑solving to generate abstract solutions.
• Ability to routinely lift, pull, or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with hand tools, meters, scopes, and specialized equipment.

• Experience in electronics technology, mechatronics technology, or microelectronics.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, standby, on‑call, and holidays when required.

• Exposure to cramped work spaces, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards; must observe safety precautions.
• May be required to work rapidly for prolonged periods, bending, stooping, reaching, or walking.
• Work overtime and travel on short notice, including unscheduled call‑in from home and other shifts as needed.
• Opportunity to work compressed shifts.

Travel:
Yes, 20% of the time. Relocation eligible.

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.

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