Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

This is a highly technical, hands-on field service position supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment within a cleanroom fab environment. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex electromechanical systems that are critical to semiconductor production operations. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, enjoys solving complex equipment issues, and thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Respond to equipment alarms, production-impacting failures, and unscheduled downtime events.
• Perform root cause analysis using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, system logs, diagnostic software, and test equipment.
• Diagnose and replace failed components such as sensors, motors, drives, power supplies, relays, valves, and control system hardware.
• Execute preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance activities according to established procedures.
• Support equipment qualification, startup, installation, upgrades, and system verification activities.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Interface directly with operators, manufacturing personnel, engineers, and customer stakeholders to resolve technical issues and minimize production disruptions.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, corrective actions, and service reports.
• Complete product-specific technical training and certification programs while continuously expanding equipment knowledge.

Essential Skills

• Electrical Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose component-level electrical issues and use meters, diagnostic instruments, and troubleshooting tools.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Experience repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting complex equipment and ability to replace components.
• Reading Schematics & Wiring Diagrams: Ability to interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Root Cause Analysis: Strong diagnostic mindset with the ability to systematically identify and solve equipment problems.
• Reliability & Coachability: Consistently shows up, learns quickly, follows procedures, and remains calm under pressure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Military veterans with electronics, maintenance, avionics, radar, or electromechanical experience.
• Automotive technicians with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience as mechatronics technicians, industrial maintenance technicians, or field service technicians.
• Dependable, coachable, able to stay calm under pressure, methodical when troubleshooting, customer-focused, and professional.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside highly automated semiconductor manufacturing environments, such as Intel or TSMC. The role involves direct hands-on troubleshooting and repairing of equipment, rather than sitting at a desk. The position does not require travel and provides the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment. Two roles are available: one at Intel Hillsboro, OR, with a day shift from Monday through Thursday, and one at TSMC Camas WA, with options for day or night shifts on a rotating schedule. The work environment offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and a chance to build a long-term career in the semiconductor industry.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camas, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camas,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.