Looking to build your career in high-tech engineering?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer based in Leuven, Belgium, working directly with advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
You’ll combine hands-on technical work with problem-solving and customer interaction, supporting the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex equipment. We’ll provide training on our equipment, and you’ll work alongside experienced engineers as you develop your technical expertise and build your career in field service.
Role Responsibilities
Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers] in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment
Use digital analytics for troubleshooting
Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers [Customer Engineers]
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems (training provided)
Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
Fulfill additional duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an Associate degree, field service experience, or trade certification
1–2 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience diagnosing and resolving basic technical challenges
Basic mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, or thermodynamics
Familiarity with hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters
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, and environmental guidelines
Preferred Qualifications
2–4 years of work experience in customer/field service support, or a related technical field
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
Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
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.
