Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a leader in semiconductor wet processing equipment, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. As a Field Service Engineer, you will be part of the Field Service department supporting customer sites and technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the confidence to apply independent judgment to resolve non-routine technical challenges.

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Location: Meridian, Idaho 

Pay Range: $32 - $47 an hour

What's the Job?

• 75% Field-based role with domestic and international travel to support customers.
• Analyze complex system failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and engineering principles to restore equipment performance.
• Interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose non-routine problems accurately.
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop innovative solutions for equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and qualification of sophisticated automated wet bench systems, ensuring performance aligns with SEMI standards and customer specifications.
• Serve as a primary technical consultant to customers—recommending equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process optimizations while documenting outcomes and engineering changes.

What's Needed?

• Associate Science degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical field; OR a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related scientific field; OR an equivalent combination of specialized technical education and extensive field experience (minimum 5 years) in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting semiconductor processing equipment and automated systems, including PLC-based controls (ladder logic and control algorithms).
• Ability to read and apply engineering documentation such as P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose and correct issues.
• Hands-on capability to perform point-to-point wiring and soldering, assemble and bundle electrical wiring with proper labeling, and install valves, fittings, and plumbing components for leak-tight connections.
• Working knowledge of safe tool operation and field documentation practices, including accurate time/material tracking in Global Shop and clear communication between customers and factory personnel.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to apply advanced technical expertise to real-world semiconductor wet processing challenges and drive measurable equipment performance improvements.
• Ownership of system integration, startup, commissioning, and qualification—where your decisions directly impact customer outcomes.
• A role that values independent judgment and engineering discretion when addressing non-routine technical problems.
• Chance to build credibility as a trusted technical consultant by delivering customized training and practical guidance to customers.
• Meaningful contribution to continuous improvement through technical reports, documented engineering changes, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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