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Field Service Engineer

AT Applied Materials
Applied Materials

Field Service Engineer

Newbury, United Kingdom

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.

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* 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 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.
  • You may also be required to travel to customer sites based in the UK on occasion (30% - 50

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 (Required), Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Overtime Eligible (United Kingdom)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

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.

Client-provided location(s): Berkshire, UK
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2418590
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities