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CVD/CMP Customer Engineer IV - (C4)

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
45K-62K Hourly
Senior level
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Austin, TX, USA
45K-62K Hourly
Senior level
Field service engineer responsible for installing, qualifying, maintaining, and repairing CVD/CMP semiconductor equipment. Troubleshoots electrical, vacuum, plasma, mechanical, hydraulic and gas systems using diagnostics, test equipment and digital analytics. Performs startups through Tier II, retrofits, and process support, communicates with customers, escalates issues, and drives uptime and corrective action while following safety, IP, and procedural requirements.
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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:

$45.00 - $62.20

Location:

Austin,TX

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits



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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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