Field Service Engineer – PVD Systems (Inline & Cluster Tools)
Location: Bay Area, California (preferred)
Reports To: Service Manager
Travel: 50–75%, as required
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Field Service Engineer to support our physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems, including inline and cluster tool platforms. The ideal candidate will be based in the Bay Area and will play a key role in installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading advanced thin film equipment at customer sites within the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform on-site service, diagnostics, and repair of inline and cluster PVD systems
- Support system installations, upgrades, and routine maintenance
- Train end-users on system operation and basic troubleshooting
- Communicate effectively with customers, internal engineering, and support teams
- Document service work and maintain accurate service records
- Travel as needed to customer sites (typically 50–75%)
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience servicing PVD systems or other vacuum-based semiconductor/equipment tools
- Strong knowledge of vacuum, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Experience with inline or cluster tool configurations preferred
- Comfortable with hands-on, field-based troubleshooting and repairs
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Based in the Bay Area or willing to relocate
- S. work authorization required
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting thin film deposition systems in a manufacturing or R&D setting
- Prior exposure to solar, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing environments (e.g., high-volume fabs or precision thin film applications)
