Field Service Engineer

Applied Materials UK Limited are currently looking to hire a Senior Field Service Engineer to work on some of our most advanced semiconductor equipment. This role is based out of our customer site in Co. Derry, Northern Ireland.

If you like to troubleshoot hardware, solve complex problems and make equipment work better, this is the role for you.

Our senior-level Field Service Engineers work independently, and help train junior colleagues, to create and support the technology that the world relies on to manufacture semiconductor chips and related materials. You’ll work beside global customers to install, maintain and upgrade their Applied Materials equipment, delivering world-class support for multimillion-dollar production systems.

* Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the UK/Ireland.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist with installing leading-edge customer equipment, performing scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance, and upgrading equipment
• Follow procedures you learn during your training, as well as published task plans, to test equipment and to diagnose and resolve technical problems
• Complete required job documentation, safety training and procedures for processing parts
• Professionally represent Applied Materials to the customer, using your “customer first” mindset
• Satisfy the company’s and customer’s on-site requirements, including safety, and environmental guidelines

You’ll need:

• An associate degree in relevant discipline or a technical certification equivalent to associates degree
• 3-4 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or another equipment support industry
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Clear and effective written/verbal communications skills, with an emphasis on documenting details
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and knowledge in any of the following: pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum or thermodynamics
• Knowledge of hand tools and proper usage, including a digital multimeter

What to expect:

• You’ll travel for training purposes (about 10% - 20% of the time) to Europe, US or Asia
• You may work on rotation and in shifts so that customers have ongoing support
• You’ll work in a clean room environment wearing coveralls, hood, booties, safety glasses and gloves and on occasion, a breathing apparatus.

Your benefits:

At Applied Materials, we care about the wellbeing of our people, and we strive to support you in ways that extend beyond your work environment. As an employee, you’ll qualify for a competitive and comprehensive total rewards and benefits package, from day one.

Your benefits package will include: option to enroll in medical private healthcare plan, life insurance; pension benefits plan; paid time off; health and wellness programs; career development and mentoring; sustainability and social responsibility programs; and much more.

Additionally, all employees can take advantage of our company-sponsored global programs, including our Employee Assistance Program, Travel Accident/Medical Benefits Abroad, the company’s employee stock purchase program and a subscription to wellbeing tools.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.