Field Service Engineer

If you like to troubleshoot hardware, solve complex problems, and make equipment work better, this is the role for you. As a Field Service Engineer in Applied Materials Germany, you’ll work in our advanced, cutting-edge facility and at our customer sites where you are the face of Applied Materials and an integral part of a vibrant and diverse team.

We train our Field Service Engineers to create and support the technology that the world relies on to manufacture semiconductor chips and related materials, every day. You’ll work beside global customers to install, maintain and upgrade their Applied Materials equipment, delivering world-class support for multimillion-dollar production systems.

*This role is based in Dresden, Germany. We offer comprehensive training for this position, which takes place off-site at our state-of-the-art training facility in Asia. Please note that you may be required to travel for training for up to six months.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assisting 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

Requirements and Qualifications:

• An associate degree and field experience or technical certification equivalent to Associates Degree
• 1–2 years of related work experience in customer/field support
• A willingness to learn how to read and interpret 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)
• Basic 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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to support rotational shifts (e.g., nights and weekends, including holidays when applicable) based on customer needs
• Travel for training and alternate customer sites, based on business needs (may include international travel)
• Your job requires the ability to:
  • Walk extensively
  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Work in tight spaces
  • Bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach
  • Climb stairs and ladders
  • Lift up to 15kg
  • Ability to distinguish between colors
  • Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields

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.

Who we are:

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We’re the brain (and the brawn) behind every new technology development—whether it’s building semiconductor chips for smartphones and computers, or the underpinnings for robotics, AI, and even smart TV display screens. With 27,000 employees in 19 countries, we offer an exciting place to grow and learn alongside some of the best people you’ll ever meet. We take deep pride in our Culture of Inclusion, and we celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that help us build stronger, more resilient teams.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively recruit diverse talent. 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.

Join us as we innovate to Make Possible a Better Future!

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree (Required), Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% 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.