Field Service Engineer II - Semiconductor Equipment

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Field Service Engineer (Customer Engineer) in Hiroshima. The engineer acts as the direct liaison with customers, helping install, maintain and upgrade equipment, using digital analytics for troubleshooting and applying basic diagnostic techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers on installing, maintaining and upgrading customer equipment.
• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply basic diagnostic techniques, with guidance from seniors.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic and gas systems (training provided).
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience or trade certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in customer/field service support or a related technical field; 2-4 years preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport if travel is required.
• Able to meet on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines and COVID-19 protocols.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum or thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with hand tools and digital multimeters.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a clean room with appropriate PPE.