Field Service Engineer

About Us

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever changing environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

About Us

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever changing environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing highly advanced ZEISS semiconductor systems used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The engineer will work directly at customer sites, primarily in the Fremont, CA area, supporting cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. The position is very hands‑on and combines mechanical, electrical, software, and customer support responsibilities.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Provide hands‑on service and support at customer locations
• Troubleshoot system issues and determine the best repair or maintenance solution
• Replace components and perform complex repairs on advanced optical systems
• Support customers remotely by phone/email and onsite when needed
• Document service activities and provide feedback to improve quality and service processes
• Help develop and test new service strategies and procedures
• Deliver training and create technical documentation when required
• Serve as the communication bridge between the customer, the local ZEISS team, management, and the factory team in Germany

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex technical systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and engineering documentation
• Semiconductor industry experience is strongly preferred
• Optics industry experience is a plus
• Comfortable working independently in the field and handling customer‑facing situations
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting mentality and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible with service schedules and customer support needs
• Comfortable traveling internationally, including training trips to Germany
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Salary Range:
  The annual pay range for this position is $76,000 – $95,000
• Actual compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, education, skills, and role scope
• Eligible for performance bonus or sales commissions

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).