Customer Engineer CMP

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Location:

Shanghai,CHN

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As a Field Service Engineer [Customer Engineer] at Applied Materials, you serve as the direct liaison with customers, collaborating closely to install, maintain, and upgrade equipment. You'll use digital analytics for troubleshooting and apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess and address technical issues. Your responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems such as electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems. Additionally, you'll coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service.

Role Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment

• Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as company diagnostic tools and documentation, to solve complex equipment issues

• Follow and generate documented procedures and published task plans

• Communicate with customers and internal business units, lead projects as necessary

• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]

• Fulfill additional duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 7-10 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

• Advanced knowledge of wafer processing parameters

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management skills and ability to lead key customer and internal product meetings

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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.