Field Service Engineer - New College Grad Opportunity!

$56,160 - $77,792/Yr

Applied Materials

Full-time - Entry Level

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Field Service Engineer position at Applied Materials is designed for new college graduates who will engage in hands-on training and certification to support the installation, maintenance, and upgrading of advanced equipment used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. This role emphasizes customer service and technical problem-solving, requiring collaboration with clients to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with installing customer equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• Upgrade equipment as necessary.
• Follow training procedures and published task plans to test equipment and diagnose technical problems.
• Complete required job documentation and safety training.
• Represent Applied Materials professionally to customers with a customer-first mindset.
• Satisfy on-site requirements including safety and environmental guidelines.
• Utilize analytical skills to review data and devise practical solutions to customer problems.
• Maintain an orderly work area and display respect for the customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Up to one year of work experience, military technical training, or an internship in customer/field service support or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on documenting details.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building trust.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service or field service support.
• Familiarity with robotics and automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $27.00 - $37.40 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Relocation assistance for training in Taiwan.