Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips ? the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world ? like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$31.00 - $42.40
Location:
Albany,NY
You?ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible?while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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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.
Applied Materials is a Fortune 500 company with over 14,000 employees in more than 90 locations and 20-plus countries. Today we\'re a global leader in flat panel display and solar PV equipment, two industries that increasingly rely on nonmanufacturing to achieve technology breakthroughs. Applied works to improve the way people live. This is true from the health and well-being of our employees and their communities to our sustainable business practices and corporate governance. Every aspect of our business supports the goal of building a brighter future for all. Our mission is to lead the world with materials engineering solutions that enable customers to transform possibilities into reality. Every day, we help high tech manufacturers around the world stay in the vanguard of technology and increase efficiency throughout the equipment lifecycle, so they can realize their technology roadmaps, solve tough problems, and overcome production challenges. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Join us today and help make that happen!
Customer/Field Service Engineer
Job Mission
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality, and our field service engineers are positioned in the frontline - Installing, supporting and optimizing complex systems and machinery in our customer sites around the globe. Our machines combine advanced electronics, lasers and optics, robotics, mechanics, chemistry, controls, computing and software, and our field service engineers master these fields together with customer facing skills, and grow throughout their careers as they advance in rank and knowledge.
Job Description
Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Is proficient on primary toolset and demonstrates ability to acquire additional systems and applications. Performs startup activities through Tier II with limited support. Able to complete qualifications with minimal assistance.
- Completes quality repairs. Actively responds to fab issues by communicating with engineers in other locations and participating in escalation conference calls. May initiate or participate in projects to drive down costs or increase uptime. Ability to carry out action plans and report findings. Verifies operational quality of system equipment.
- Follows all checklists and procedures and ensures correct Revs of procedures and schematics are available prior to performing work. May identify procedural issues.
- Can perform most retrofits on equipment. Assists in process issues.
- Applies diagnostic techniques and the use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.
- Assumes responsibility for full customer satisfaction assuring excellent relations within assigned area. Demonstrates strong interest and knowledge of the customer\'s business. Builds and maintains customer satisfaction through clear, consistent communication and the sharing of collective knowledge. Is consistently able to operate in high pressure or ambiguous situations. Solicits customer feedback. Understands the impact of various actions/decisions on the account. Is aware of potential dissatisfies and escalates as appropriate. Develops and executes corrective action plans.
- Performs BKM\'s. Actively engages in the use of knowledge management systems. Complies with all IP guidelines.
- Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.
Functional Knowledge
- Is skilled in a range of processes, procedures, systems and tool sets to carry out assigned tasks or has developed deep skills and knowledge of tools in a single area
Business Expertise
- Uses knowledge of how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives
- Builds and maintains customer satisfaction through clear, consistent communication and the sharing of collective knowledge
Leadership
- Provides informal guidance and support to more junior team members
Problem Solving
- Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures
Impact
- Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team; uses discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains technical information within the team
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
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