Field Service Engineer III - Process, Diagnostics, and Control/Metrology

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

At Applied Materials, we're helping build the technology that powers AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, smartphones, and the next generation of semiconductor innovation. Our equipment is used to produce virtually every advanced chip in the world, and we're looking for talented engineers to help keep those systems performing at their best.

As a Process Diagnostics & Control (PDC) Field Service Engineer , you'll be the trusted technical expert supporting advanced inspection and metrology systems within some of the world's most sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

These systems are often referred to as the "eyes of the fab" because they monitor, measure, and help control critical manufacturing processes that determine wafer quality and production success.

In this role, you'll:

✅ Troubleshoot highly complex technical issues

✅ Perform preventative and corrective maintenance

✅ Install, qualify, and upgrade advanced semiconductor equipment

✅ Analyze performance data, logs, and diagnostics

✅ Support customer escalations and drive root-cause analysis

✅ Work alongside process engineers, equipment engineers, and fab leadership

✅ Make a direct impact on semiconductor manufacturing performance and uptime

No two days are the same. One day you may be resolving an optics alignment issue. The next, you may be diagnosing a vacuum system fault or partnering with engineering teams to improve tool performance.

You'll support cutting-edge technologies that may include:

Advanced inspection systems

Metrology equipment

Optical systems

Laser technology

Electron beam systems

Vacuum systems

Precision motion control systems

Semiconductor manufacturing platforms

We are looking for engineers who love solving problems.

Successful PDC Engineers are:

Natural troubleshooters

Curious and analytical

Comfortable working directly with customers

Strong communicators

Calm under pressure

Passionate about continuous learning

If you're the person others call when complex equipment stops working, you'll likely thrive in this role.

We'd love to hear from candidates with experience in:

Semiconductor equipment

Field service engineering

Equipment engineering

Metrology or inspection systems

Vacuum technology

Optics and lasers

Automation and robotics

Advanced manufacturing

Military technical operations

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification

4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry

Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics

Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.

Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols

Physical Requirements: This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of 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.