Field Service Engineer II - PVD Semiconductor

About the Role

This position performs support of high vacuum equipment for PVD and related robotics. Understanding of vacuum technology is helpful, general practices and procedures within the semiconductor field and apply these skills to perform field service duties in a customer's clean room. Position will also provide on-call technical support, which may require off shift work. If you are seeking an opportunity to work with advanced thin film processing tools this could be the position for you! Anelva tools have been delivering cutting edge performance in thin films deposition (PVD), enabling our customers to manufacture the most advanced hard disks and volatile memories/nonvolatile memories. This exciting opportunity is in Boise, ID where you will directly interface with the customer to support their Anelva equipment, which includes troubleshooting and installations. This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory.

Your Impact

- Responsible to monitor, inspect, setup, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor process equipment in the field to prevent equipment down time - Troubleshoot hardware and software related issues and implement solutions - Collect data for software related issues and discuss with headquarters in Japan - Accurately document all maintenance activity and provide field service reports - Install equipment control software and maintain record of software revision history - Participate in the installation of equipment at customers' sites - Monitor stock level of service parts and equipment to ensure adequate inventory is available for repair work - Provide training and assistance to customer engineering team - Effectively communicate with customers, Canon USA and Canon-Anelva Japan employees - Escalate serious or complicated repair problems to senior level team members Please note: this is a customer-facing role, and requires compliance with customer policies and protocols, which may include COVID-19 vaccination and other measures relating to COVID-19 NOTE: The position requires working a 12 hour day shift on a compressed schedule, alternating between three-day and four-day work weeks.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

- Typically requires general education and/or vocational training plus 1 to 2 years of related experience. Associates degree or equivalent experience required (bachelor's preferred) plus 2-3 years experience. - Candidates without AS or BS may be considered with equivalent experience in the same field - Multi chamber cluster systems and robotics experience is highly preferred - Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings for troubleshooting - Experience with PLC and other software applications is a plus - Ability to work independently following 3-6 months of on the job training - Must have analytical skills for problem analysis and resolution - May require upwards of 25% car, air and overnight travel (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary) - Decide on problem solving road map and follow methodical means to resolution - Decide and recommend spare and consumable parts for PM's and repairs - Job will require international travel for training - Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary. Additionally, because this position requires driving for company business as an essential function of the job, must remain in compliance with company safety guidelines and policies - Requires ability to work flexible shifts, including compressed shifts as needed to meet customer requirements - Requires ability to lift approx. 50 lbs. - Bilingual Communication skills helpful but not required. (Japanese/English) - Substantial amount of standing, walking, typing, grasping, talking and hearing. - Occasionally kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs or ladder. - The worker is required to have close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses for extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. - Working primarily in a cleanroom environment (wearing full clean room suit, facemask, gloves, safety glasses) - The work Environment may include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, ultraviolet light and lasers, working in enclosed spaces, close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways. - The work environment may include working in highly time sensitive situations requiring quick resolution including equipment problems. We are providing the anticipated hourly rate for this role: $29.20 - $43.73

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at

Workstyle Description

Full-Time On Site - This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory on your scheduled work days.