About this role
Job title: Senior Engineer I & II, Field Service
About the Role Join ASM's Global Sales, Services & Spares IQ and Sustaining teams as a Senior Field Service Engineer (I or II) at a customer site in North Valley, AZ. You’ll lead complex troubleshooting, mentor engineers, and help customers maintain stable, high‑performance fabrication environments, directly impacting tool reliability and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
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Senior Engineer I, Field Service
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Install, maintain, and repair ASM semiconductor equipment with minimal supervision
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Lead troubleshooting of complex tool or process issues using structured diagnostic methods
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Perform root‑cause analysis and implement targeted, data‑driven corrective actions
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Review tool‑performance data to identify trends, risks, or improvement opportunities
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Provide technical guidance and on‑the‑job coaching to less‑experienced engineers
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Document service activities and support updates to procedures and best practices
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Communicate solutions, progress, and expectations clearly with customer engineers
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Participate in escalations alongside cross‑functional ASM engineering teams
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Senior Engineer II, Field Service
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Serve as the senior technical lead for equipment installation, performance optimization, and recovery
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Diagnose and resolve highly complex, multi‑factor tool and process issues with limited guidance
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Lead advanced root‑cause analysis and drive long‑term corrective‑action plans that influence global engineering improvements
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Own the customer‑technical relationship: build trust, anticipate operational needs, and act as ASM’s senior technical representative onsite
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Manage escalations end‑to‑end, aligning expectations, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and communicating clear action plans
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Guide, mentor, and develop engineers through hands‑on instruction, structured training, and knowledge‑sharing
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Champion best practices and contribute to procedure development, improvements, and field‑wide learning
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Provide detailed field insights to R&D, product, and design teams, including support for beta tools or early‑option deployments
What We're Looking For
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Senior Engineer I, Field Service
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience, OR a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience OR PhD degree with 0+ years of experience
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Experience of semiconductor field service or capital equipment experience
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Ability to interpret electronic and electromechanical schematics
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Experience with structured troubleshooting methodologies
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Knowledge of cleanroom and semiconductor safety protocols
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast‑paced fab environments
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed for the role
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Proficiency in MS Office
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Senior Engineer II, Field Service
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, OR a Master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD degree with 4+ years of experience
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Experience in semiconductor field service with demonstrated technical leadership
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Advanced knowledge of tool architecture, control algorithms, and multi‑factor troubleshooting
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Experience driving structured root‑cause analysis and long‑term corrective‑action plans
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Proven ability to lead escalations and manage customer‑technical relationships
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Strong communication and mentorship capabilities
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Ability to work autonomously while guiding and developing other engineers
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed for the role
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Proficiency in MS Office
Nice to Have
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Senior Engineer I, Field Service
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Experience supporting beta tools or early‑option equipment
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Knowledge of wafer‑fab operations, robotics, vacuum systems, plasma, RF, or gas handling
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Experience writing or updating procedures or technical documentation
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Strong customer‑service approach and organizational skills
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Senior Engineer II, Field Service
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Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting programs or technical initiatives
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Experience owning customer‑technical relationships, including expectations and long‑term partnership building
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Strong capability in mentoring and developing field engineers
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Hands‑on expertise with fab robotics, vacuum systems, plasma, RF, or gas‑delivery systems
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Experience providing structured feedback to engineering or product teams
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Experience evaluating or supporting beta‑stage or early‑option tools
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits not disclosed.